Negotiating Terms of Purchase
After expressing strong interest in an artwork, the collector discusses payment plans, shipping arrangements, framing options, and potential discounts with the gallery.
在对一件艺术品表达强烈兴趣后，收藏家与画廊讨论付款计划、运输安排、装裱选项和潜在折扣。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
captivating
Means very interesting or attractive, something that holds your attention strongly. Use it to describe art or stories that you find fascinating.
意思是非常有趣或吸引人，能强烈抓住你的注意力。用它来描述你觉得迷人的艺术或故事。
acquiring
The act of buying or obtaining something, often used in formal contexts like purchasing valuable items such as art.
购买或获得某物的行为，通常用于正式场合，如购买艺术等贵重物品。
facilitate
To make a process easier or help it happen. In business talks, it's used to show you're helping with arrangements.
使一个过程更容易或帮助它发生。在商业谈判中，它用于表示您正在帮助安排。
structured
Organized in a clear, planned way. Here, it refers to a payment plan with specific steps over time.
以清晰、计划的方式组织。这里，它指的是一个随时间推移具有具体步骤的付款计划。
crating
Packing art or fragile items in special wooden boxes for safe transport. Common in shipping valuable artworks.
将艺术品或易碎物品包装在特殊木箱中以安全运输。在运输贵重艺术品时常见。
customs
The government procedures for checking and taxing goods entering a country. Important for international shipping of art.
政府对进入国家货物进行检查和征税的程序。对于艺术品的国际运输很重要。
archival-quality
High-quality materials designed to last a long time without damage, used for preserving art like frames or paper.
设计用于长时间无损保存的高质量材料，用于保存艺术品，如画框或纸张。
modest
Not large or extreme, something reasonable or small. Used here for a small discount to keep it polite.
不很大或极端，某种合理或小的东西。在这里用于小的折扣以保持礼貌。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Could we discuss the terms of purchase?
This is a polite way to start a negotiation about buying something. Use 'could we' for formal requests, and 'terms of purchase' means the conditions like price and payment.
这是开始关于购买某物的谈判的一种礼貌方式。使用 'could we' 来表示正式请求，而 'terms of purchase' 指的是价格和付款等条件。
My primary concern is the payment plan.
Expresses your main worry or focus. 'Primary concern' means the most important issue; useful in business to prioritize topics clearly.
表达你的主要担忧或焦点。'Primary concern' 意味着最重要的问题；在商业中用于清楚地优先排序主题很有用。
Do you offer options beyond a single upfront payment?
Asks about alternatives to paying everything at once. 'Upfront' means immediately; this shows negotiation skills for flexible payments.
询问除了一次性支付所有款项之外的替代方案。'Upfront' 意思是立即；这显示了谈判灵活支付方式的技能。
That's reassuring to hear.
A positive response meaning it makes you feel more confident or less worried. Use it after hearing good news in discussions to show appreciation.
一种积极的回应，意思是让你感觉更有信心或减少担心。在讨论中听到好消息后使用，以表达感激。
We can certainly assist with framing.
Offers help politely with 'certainly' for emphasis. 'Assist with' means to help; common in service talks to confirm support.
用'certainly'强调礼貌地提供帮助。'Assist with'意为帮助；在服务对话中常见，用于确认支持。
Understood.
A short way to say you comprehend or accept information. Simple and professional; use it to acknowledge points without adding more.
表示你理解或接受信息的简短方式。简单且专业；用它来承认要点而不添加更多。
That sounds perfect.
Agrees enthusiastically with a suggestion. 'Sounds' makes it casual yet positive; great for ending talks on a good note.
热情地同意一个建议。'Sounds' 使它随意却积极；非常适合以好心情结束谈话。