有的时候,供货商恰恰是买方想要的型号短货,这时候就会寻求替代品。下面是相关的几段对话,供您参考。
(1)
A: We’re having a lot of trouble filling this order.
我们这次供货很有问题。
B: What seems to be the problem?
什么问题呢?
A: We’re out of a lot of the items.
有好几项都缺货了。
B: Let’s see what we can substitute.
我们来看看有没有什么可以代替的。
(2)
A: Is there any chance that we can substitute this for you?
这个可不可能使用代替品呢?
B: I’ll have to check with our engineers.
我得请教工程师才行。
A: I’ll wait until I hear from you.
那么我就等你消息。
B: I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
我会尽快给你回音。
(3)
A: I’m afraid the item you substituted didn’t work.
你这代替品恐怕不能用。
B: Was it too big?
太大了吗?
A: Yes, that’s right.
就是啊。
B: I see, we’ll take another look at your specifications.
哦,我们会再查一直你们的规格说明书。