initial [i'niʃəl]

initial的基本解释

adj.

最初的, 开始的, 字首的, 词首的

• The initial talks were the base of the later agreement.
• 最初的会谈是后来达成协议的基础。

• His initial reaction was one of shock.
• 他最初的反应是震惊。

n.

首字母, 词首大写字母

• He carved his initials on the wall.
• 他将他名字的首字母刻在这墙上。

vt.

用姓名的首字母签名, 标注姓名的首字母于

initial的同义词

adj. earliest · first · beginning · primary · introductory

n. letter

与initial相关的情景对话

衣食住行/在银行

A:

I’d like to open a savings account. Can you tell me how to do it?

我想开个储蓄存款户头。能告诉我如何办理吗？

B:

O. K. You have to fill out this form and let me see three identification cards or documents.

好的，您必须先填这张表格，然后让我看三种证件。

A:

I have a driver’s licence, a membership card and my passport. Will they do?

我带了驾照、会员证及护照，这些可以了吗？

B:

Let me see them. Yes, they’re O.K.

让我看看。行，这些可以。

A:

What’s the minimum amount I can deposit in an account?

我可以存入户头的最小金额是多少？

B:

You can deposit an initial amount of ten dollars.

开户金额可以是10 元。

A:

Thank you.

谢谢。

商务外贸/商务英语

A:

Good morning, Mr. Smith. I brought the contract you are been looking for.Please go over the draft of the contract.

上午好，斯密司先生。我带来了你要等待的合同。请再看一下草案吧。

B:

OK. Sit down, please. What would you like, Chinese tea or coffee?

好的，请坐。你想喝点什么，中国茶还是咖啡？

A:

Thank you. I'd very much like to have a cup of Chinese tea.

我想来杯中国茶，谢谢你。

B:

Here you are.

茶给你。

A:

Finished?

看完了吗？

B:

Yes. I have one question about clause 8.Are these the terms that we agreed on?

看完了。关于第八条款，我有个疑问。这些是我们同意的条件吗？

A:

OK. Let's have a look at it.

好，让我们来看看。

B:

10 percent down and the balance at the time of shipment?That's what I mean.

百分之十付现款，余额在装运时付清吗？我就是指的这个。

A:

Yes, I think that's what we stipulated.

对呀，我想那是我们所订定的。

B:

I'll need a few minutes to check over my notes again.

我再需要几分钟来核对一下我的笔记。

A:

Right?

对吗？

B:

Yes, it is right.

对，是正确的。

A:

Good. Can we sign them right away?

好的。我们现在可以签合同了吗？

B:

Of course.S Hand me the pen.

当然可以。请把笔给我。

A:

Here you are.

给你。

B:

Where shall I put my signature?

我签在哪儿呀？

A:

Here, on the last page.We'll sign two originals, each in the Chinese and English language.Both are equally effective.

这儿，在最后一页。我们将要用中文和英文分别签署两份原件。两者都有效。

B:

OK. Is that all?

好的。就这样完了吗？

A:

No. Will you also initial this change on page 2, please?

不，请你也在第二页变更处签姓名的一个字母好吗？

B:

I'm glad our negotiation has come to a successful conclusion.

我很高兴这次洽谈圆满成功。

A:

I hope this will lead to further business between us.

我希望这次交易将使我们之间的贸易能得到进一步发展。

B:

All we have to do now is shake hands.

现在我们所该做的只是握手了。

A:

OK, and go out and have a drink to congratulate ourselves.

对，再出去喝一杯以示庆祝。

B:

That's a great idea.

真是个好主意。