eager

渴望的，热切的

用作表语时，后面可接用不定式。句式：be eager to do sth。

【例】A great many customers are eager to get firm offers from us.

许多客户热切希望从我方获得实盘。

early

【1】早的，早期的

①【例】We regret our inability to comply with your request for shipping the goods in early November.

很遗憾，我们不能按照你方要求在11月上旬装船。

②外贸书信中，为加强语气，常用其最高级形式。

【例】Your earliest delivery would be very much appreciated.

若尽速交货，则不胜感激。

【2】早，在初期

【例】A customer came in early that morning, bought £200 worth of office furniture, and drove away in a van.

那天上午一早，一位顾客走进来，买了价值200英镑的办公室家具，开了一辆搬运车拉走了。

earmark

特别指定

【例】The general manager has earmarked 15 items in the list for export.

总经理在货单内特别指定了15项供给出口。