情景会话口袋书人际篇 第599期:还盘(1)

　　你方报价高于上次。

　　还能这样说：

　　The price you quoted is higher than the previous one.

　　The price you quoted exceeds the price you quoted last time.

　　应用解析：

　　above and beyond 大于，多于，远于;

　　above oneself 自高自大，自命不凡;情绪不正常，无法控制自己

　　2. To conclude the business, you need to cut your price at least by 5%, I believe.

　　我认为要做成这笔交易，您至少要降价5%。

　　还能这样说：

　　The business cannot be concluded unless the price is reduced by 5%.

　　To have this business concluded, you need to lower your price at least by 5%.

　　应用解析：

　　on business 因公，有事;有明确的目的;

　　out of business 失业，破产;损坏，受伤

　　3. We could reduce our price by 5% if you place a substantial order with us.

　　如果你们订货量大的话，我们可以减价5%。

　　还能这样说：

　　If you want for such a big quantity, we can give you a discount of 5%.

　　If you can make a big order with us, we can discount the price with 5%.

　　谚语：

　　A dog will not howl if you beat him with a bone.

　　骨头打狗，狗不叫。

　　4. Can you cut down the price for me?

　　你们可以降低价格吗?

　　还能这样说：

　　Could you reduce the price for me?

　　Could you lower the price for me?

　　应用解析：

　　cut a fat hog 虚摆架子，虚张声势