object

【1】物，物体

 

【例】Besides, we are pleased to know that you have devised new ways to pack the objects with a view to avoiding damage in transit.

此外，我们很高兴地得悉，为避免途中破损，你方已设计出包装货物的新方法。

 

【2】目的，目标

 

【例】It is with the sole object of helping you to promote sales that we are quoting you such a favourable price.

我方所报以上如此优惠的价格，唯一的目的是为了帮助贵方进行推销。

 

【3】反对

 

接用不定式。

【例】I don’t think they will object to make these amendments to the L/C.

我认为他们不会反对信用证的这些修改。

 

【4】反对

 

接用介词to，另加名词或动名词。

【例】We appreciate your reasons for objecting to our proposal.

我们理解你方反对我方建议的理由。

 

objection

【1】反对，异议

 

①【例】As for the terms of payment, the Buyers have no objection.

关于支付条件，买方没有反对意见。

 

②可接用介词to。

【例】The shipowner would not have issued the clean on board B/L if he had any objection to the shipper’s certificate of weight.

如果船方对托运人的重量证明有异议,他们是不会发出清洁装运提单的。

 

【2】反对的理由

 

【例】One of his objections to the advertising plan was that it would cost too much.

他反对广告计划的理由之一是花钱太多。

 

objective

目标，目的

 

【例】The development of US-China trade has been the prime objective of our corporation since 1992.

自1992年以来，本公司的主要目标是要发展美中贸易。