來來往往幾輪談判,終於達成一致、可以簽訂合同了,但也可能其中一方會再提出修改。比如下面的對話:
(1)
A: Is the contract all right now?
合同現在這樣可以了吧?
B: I think we need to discuss the fifth clause.
我想第5條需要討論一下。
A: Would you like to do that now?
你要現在就討論嗎?
B: Now is as good a time as any.
就現在好了。
(2)
A: We can’t sign the contract yet.
我們還不能在合同上簽字。
B: Why not?
爲什麼不能?
A: There are some changes the still have to be made.
有些地方還得修訂。
B: Just let us know when you are ready.
那麼,準備好了就請通知我們。
(3)
A: We need to make some changes in this contract.
這份合同有幾個地方需要修改。
B: Can we do it right now?
現在來修改可以嗎?
A: No, I need to talk to the home office.
不,我得先跟總公司談談。
B: Fine. Let’s get together again next week.
好吧,那就下週再見了。