in an atmosphere               在……气氛之中

in a asense                    在某种意义上

reach a settlement              达成解决方法

get started                    开始，着手

right away                    马上，立即

read one’s mind                看透心事

so far                        迄今为止

come to terms                 达成协议

if my memory serves me right    如果我的记忆不错的话

in store                       库存，存货

needless to say                 毋需            

if possible                    如果可能的话

                                         NOTES

I. If you ask me, I must admit our negotiation has been conducted in an atmosphere of friendliness and mutual considerration.

如果你问我，我得承认谈判是在友好和相互理解的气氛中进行的。

(1) If you ask me, 如果你问我，依我说，我认为。这个短语只是引起说话的开场白。实际上，并没有人问他。

If you ask me ,I’d say you were not in your right mind when appointing ABC Trading Co. as your agent in montreal. They have never been active in selling your slippers.

我认为，你们指定ABC贸易公司作代理时脑子不清醒。他们从来没有积极推销你们的拖鞋。

This country is going to the dogs, if you ask me. You can see in every bus youngsters remaining in the seats while the white hair standing by their side.

我说啊，这个国家要见鬼去了。每辆公交车上你都能看见年轻人坐在椅上。而老年人站在旁边。

(2) atmosphere

The talk has been carried on in a cordial atmosphere.

会谈是在热忱的气氛中进行的。

Both parties were absorbed in the amicable and fruitful atmosphere of negotiation.

会谈双方沉浸在友善而有成效的气氛中。

The cheerful atnosphere of Christmas pervaded the small town.

小城上空弥漫着圣诞节欢乐的气氛。

There was a cozy atmosphere at the party.

宴会上充满祥和的气氛。

2. In a sense, we may very well say, it is especially through your cooperative spirit that we could reach such peaceful and successful settlement of differences.

在某种意义上，我们完全可以说，正是由于你的合作精神我们的分歧才能得以和平、成功地解决。

well 一词在本书中已经出现许多次了。 现小结并补充一些例句如下：

Well, we just have a sample here in the room. (第13课)（well在此是个语气词）I have to pay a lot of money for the bank charges as well as a deposit.（第21课）(as well as 相当and 的意思)

Your suggestion on packing is welcome as well).第25课）

（as well同样，也）

As our old customer, you might very well/as well speak out your mind.（第16课）

We might very well/as well have agreed to their suggestion, if we had not thought of your interest in the matter.

要不是考虑到你在这件事中的利益，我们完全可以同意他们的意见。

You might as well throw your money into the sea as buy such inferior quality products.

你买这种品质低劣的产品还不如把钱摔到水里。

（以上三个句子中，may as well/very well——不妨，完全可以；还不如）

Considering you’re our old client, we could not turn down your claim very well.

考虑人你是我们老客户，我们不便拒绝你方索赔。

It ‘s all very well for you to say that.（第23课）

你这么说倒是可是（倒是轻松）。

Ii’s all very well for you to say sorry, but that does not repair the damage, does it?

说sorry是不错，但是那对货损无济于事，对不对？（已上两句中well为形容词）

It (your price )is well out of line with the market level.

你方价格与市场大不一致。