We have obtained your name and address from Aristo Shoes, Milan, and we are writing to enquire whether you would be willing to establish business relations with us. We have been importers of shoes for many years. At present, we are interested in extending our, range and would appreciate your catalogues and quotations. If your prices are competitive we would expect to transact a significant volume of business. We look forward to your early reply. Very truly yours.

从米兰Aristo鞋类公司取得贵公司和地址，特此修函，祈能发展关系。多年来，本公司经营鞋类进口生意，现欲扩展业务范围。盼能惠赐商品目录和报价表。 如价格公道，本公司必大额订购。 烦请早日赐复。此致

单词注释

1. obtain 得到,获得

He failed to obtain a scholarship.
他没有获得奖学金。

They obtained a loan from the government.
他们从政府那里得到一笔贷款。

2. competitive 有竞争力的

3. expect 预计...可能发生(或来到);预料;预期

He expected to finish the work by March.
他预期三月份完成这项工作。

We expected that you would succeed.
我们预计你会成功的

4. transact 办理；处理

5. significant 重要的,重大的;值得注意的

This is one of the most significant studies of the subject.
这是对该课题最重要的研究之一。