4)to be desirous of sth. 想要… • We are desirous of establishing (to establish)
business relations with you.
2. Enquiry
Part 2 The Specimen Letters
• Dear Sir, • You were recommended to our company by the Bank of Communications,
New York Branch, which told us that you export Chinese textiles. • Our company imports general merchandise. We have been in business
• If appropriate, you might want to include additional information about your organization, the products or services you sell, or the subject matter of the inquiry, beyond the scope of the original inquiry.
and please send us a copy of your illustrated catalogue with details of the prices and terms of payments.我们对不同尺寸的自行车感兴趣,请寄一份
带插图的目录并详告价格和付款方式。
3) to be in the market for sth.要购买…… • The Indians are in the market for copper. • We’ll mail you as soon as we are in the market.