clause基本解释
n.条款；[语]从句
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形容词: clausal
noun
1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
Synonym: article
1. (法律文书的)条款
A clause is a section of a legal document.
e.g. He has a clause in his contract which entitles him to a percentage of the profits.
他的合同中有一项条款，使他有权分得一定比例的利润。
e.g. ...a compromise document sprinkled with escape clauses.
不时出现些免责条款的折中文件
2. (语法)分句，从句，子句
In grammar, a clause is a group of words containing a verb. Sentences contain one or more clauses. There are finite clauses and non-finite clauses.
1. 子句：第一类说现在或未来可能发生的事,if 子句(clause)用现在式动词,主要子句用will. 第二类说现在或未来不大可能以至绝不可能发生的事,if 子句用过去式动词,主要子句用would. 第三类说过去的事假如没有发生,if 子句用过去完成式动词,
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2. 从句：短语的种类很多,但本书只用下列几个短语名称:a)不定式短语(infinitive phrase)如b)动名词短语(gerundial phrase)如:c)分词短语(participial phrase)如:d)介词短语(prepositional phrase)如:2)从句(clause)内含主语部分和谓语部分,
商务英语
clause是什么意思
A：Good morning, Mr. Smith. I brought the contract you are been looking for.Please go over the draft of the contract.
上午好，斯密司先生。我带来了你要等待的合同。请再看一下草案吧。
B：OK. Sit down, please. What would you like, Chinese tea or coffee?
好的，请坐。你想喝点什么，中国茶还是咖啡？
A：Thank you. I'd very much like to have a cup of Chinese tea.
我想来杯中国茶，谢谢你。
B：Here you are.
茶给你。
A：Finished?
看完了吗？
B：Yes. I have one question about clause 8.Are these the terms that we agreed on?
看完了。关于第八条款，我有个疑问。这些是我们同意的条件吗？
A：OK. Let's have a look at it.
好，让我们来看看。
clause
B：10 percent down and the balance at the time of shipment?That's what I mean.
百分之十付现款，余额在装运时付清吗？我就是指的这个。
A：Yes, I think that's what we stipulated.
对呀，我想那是我们所订定的。
B：I'll need a few minutes to check over my notes again.
我再需要几分钟来核对一下我的笔记。
clause
A：Right?
对吗？
B：Yes, it is right.
对，是正确的。
A：Good. Can we sign them right away?
好的。我们现在可以签合同了吗？
clause什么意思
B：Of course.S Hand me the pen.
当然可以。请把笔给我。
A：Here you are.
给你。
B：Where shall I put my signature?
我签在哪儿呀？
A：Here, on the last page.We'll sign two originals, each in the Chinese and English language.Both are equally effective.
这儿，在最后一页。我们将要用中文和英文分别签署两份原件。两者都有效。
B：OK. Is that all?
好的。就这样完了吗？
A：No. Will you also initial this change on page 2, please?
不，请你也在第二页变更处签姓名的一个字母好吗？
clause
B：I'm glad our negotiation has come to a successful conclusion.
我很高兴这次洽谈圆满成功。
clause
A：I hope this will lead to further business between us.
我希望这次交易将使我们之间的贸易能得到进一步发展。
B：All we have to do now is shake hands.
现在我们所该做的只是握手了。
A：OK, and go out and have a drink to congratulate ourselves.
对，再出去喝一杯以示庆祝。
B：That's a great idea.
真是个好主意。
