单选题
In the international trade, once an order from the importer is accepted by the exporter,' he should send a letter to the importer to confirm his acceptance of the order. If the exporter finds it difficult 10 accept the importer's order because the goods ordered are not available or prices have changed, he should send a reply too.In this case, the exporter may recommend some substitutes, suggest other opportunities to de business together or just decline the order, but should never forget to show his regret and to give the reasons for refusal.
【答案解析】[解析] 本题对出口商如何答复进口商的订单做了说明。本题全段共三句,因此句子较长,要注意长句的理解,翻译时把握好逻辑关系和拆分、断句的变通之处,如第二句便有多层从句关系:第一层为If引导的条件状语从句;第二层为If从句中所含的由because引导的原因状语从句,而because引导从句本身又是由叮连接的并列句。此外,注意以下词(组)或常用贸易术语的翻译:international trade“国际贸易”;order“订单”;acceptance“接受”;the goods ordered are not available“所订购产品无货可供”; recommend some substitutes"推荐其他替代产品”;decline"拒绝”;refusal“拒绝”。