respond

回答，反应

 

①【例】We hope that you will respond affirmatively.

我们希望你们的回答是肯定的。

 

②与介词to连用。

【例】We urged you to appoint a representative to inspect the samples of the actual shipment here, but you have not responded to this suggestion.

我们虽催促你方委派代表在此检查实际船货的样品，然而你方对此建议尚未回复。

 

response

【1】回答，响应，反应

 

①【例】We look forward to receiving your positive response.

我们希望得到你方积极的响应。

 

②可接用介词to。

【例】Please keep us advised of the response to our new product, TCL colour TV-sets, in your market.

请随时告知我方新产品TCL牌彩色电视机在你地市场的销售情况。

 

【2】in response to响应，根据

 

【例】In response to your suggestions, our manufacturer has made improvements in the packing of auto spare parts.

根据你方建议，我制造厂已对汽车备件的包装做出了改进。

 

responsibility

【1】责任

 

①【例】This (credit) information is given without responsibility.

我们提供此资信情况并不承担责任。

 

②表示什么责任，可接用for。

【例】The said S/C has been cancelled, and the responsibility for cancellation wholly rests on you.

该销售确认书已被撤销，而撤销的责任完全在于你方。

 

③for可接用动名词，这样的for也可换用of。

【例】We’ll assume the responsibility of [for] getting the goods insured.

我们将承担货物保险的责任。

 

④表示由谁负责任用on sb，对谁负责任用towards sb。

【例】The sellers’ responsibility towards their customers does not end with the despatch of documents.

卖主对客户所承担的责任并不随发送出单据而终了。

 

⑤responsibility后可接用不定式。

【例】We think the responsibility to establish the L/C against the S/C should rest with the buyers, but not the end-users.

我们认为，按照销售确认书开立信用证应由买主而不是用户负责。

 

【2】（财务等方面的）可靠性，偿付能力

 

【例】We are desirous of securing a full report on the financial responsibility of Messrs. Brown & Co., with whom you have done considerable business recently.

你公司最近同布朗公司有大量交易，我们希望得到该公司财务可靠性状况的详细报告。