| Chinese | English |
| 一项获得许可证的产品可以涉及到多项专利权，但只能收取一项专利费 | A licensed product may involve several patents, but only one royalty can be due |
| 不保证经常漂浮但保安全搁浅 | not always afloat but safe aground |
| 他们再三请求你方延期，但迄今未收到你方回信 | Although they have repeatedly asked you for an extension, yet no reply has reached them |
| 他们努力推销照相机，但收效甚微 | They gave their cameras the hard sell, but the effect is slim |
| 他们和史密斯先生通了几年的信，但一直未做成业务 | They have been in correspondence with Mr Smith for a few years without concluding any business |
| 他们委托你方安排保险事宜，但他们希望该货保综合险 | They leave the insurance arrangement to you but they wish to have the goods covered against All Risks |
| 他们应交付违约罚款，但给予两星期的付款宽限期 | They should pay the penalty for nonperformance of the contract with a grace period of two weeks |
| 他们把某些价格上调，但降低了另外的价格 | They have adjusted some prices upward, but others downward |
| 但愿 | wish |
| 但按管理租约规定，此项费用应由租赁公司承担 | With a finance lease, the leasee is responsible for maintaining the equipment, while under an operating lease, the leasing company should bear the cost |
| 但是 | yet |
| 但是 HI 哪里 | where |
| 但是可以调整的率 | fixed but adjustable exchange rate |
| 但是，我们愿意每个季度向你方开具以新加坡出口银行为收款人的即期汇票 | We would, however adv., prefer to draw a sight bill on you quarterly in favour of the Export Bank of Singapore |
| 你的船期尚可，但价格太高 | Your time of shipment is in line, but the price is too high |
| 保险事宜由你方办理，但他们希望这些物品保综合险 | The insurance arrangements are done by you, but they look forward to the articles covered against all risks |
| 出勤到工但无工作可做的工作日工资 | call-in pay |
| 可能发生但违反现实的 | counterfactual |
| 各种等级的茶叶都可接受，但最好是上等品 | All grades of tea are acceptable, but we prefer top qualities |
| 固定但可以调整的汇率 | fixed but adjustable exchange rate |
| 如果你方的价格公道，我方可向你方大量订购，但我方要求给我们较大的折扣 | If your prices are fair we can place a large order with you but we request you to give us a substantial discount |
| 尽管仲裁程序尚未解决，但工程不得拖延 | Despite the pendency of arbitration proceedings, the work shall not be delayed |
| 尽管我们很想提前发货，但由于运输能力有限实难办到 | However desirous we are of delivering goods ahead of schedule we cannot do so because of limited transport capacity |
| 已拨付但未到偿还期 | disbursed but not yet due for payment |
| 忽视你方4月15日的询价是我们的失误，但我们不是有意的 | It was our fault to ignore your inquiry of April 15, but it was not intentional |
| 我们为调解已作了很大努力，但毫无结果 | We've made great efforts at conciliation but in vain |
| 我们再三要求他们延期，但尚未收到他们的答复 | Although we have repeatedly asked them for an extension n., yet we have not received their reply |
| 我们可以和他们妥协，但赔偿费不能少于1000美元 | We may compromise with them, but the compensation cannot be less than $1000 |
| 我们已收到贵方的样品，但未见价格单 | We have received your samples, but the price list is wanting |
| 我们设法劝说他们减价，但他们一点儿也不让步 | We tried to talk them into cutting down the price but they did not budge a step |
| 我方同意你方关于整个市场行情的分析，但有些保留 | We agree on your analysis about the whole situation of the market, but with some reservations |
| 投资已花到工程上但尚未形成固定资产 | assets sunk in projects still under construction |
| 星期日和假日除外，但已使用者应予计算 | Sundays and holidays excepted, unless used |
| 有所有权但未实际拥有的财产 | chose in action |
| 有足够吸引力但流动性较小的金融资产 | sufficiently attractive but less liquid financial assets |
| 根据合同，我方能对各该项目分别付款，但不保留手续费 | According to the contract, we can make payment separately for each separate project without retention of a percentage |
| 电视机已运达，但随船运来的部分附件下落不明 | The TV sets have arrived, but part of the accessories are missing from the shipment |
| 眼前虽贵些，但从长远来说，是相当合算的 | Though costly at present, it does pay in the long run |
| 稳定的但可调整的平价 | stable but adjustable parities |
| 经理答应过全面加薪，但食言了 | The manager went back on his promise to increase salaries across the board |
| 联合的和各自的但是有限的经济保障 | joint and several but limited dollar indemnity |
| 能有但未装好的 | available but not installed |
| 营销计划似乎非常理想，但实施起来又会怎样呢？ | The marketing plan seems very desirable, but what will it be in practice n.? |
| 认缴资本已贷出，但尚未到期款项的保值 | maintenance of value of capital subscription outstanding on loan, not yet due (金) |
| 谢谢6月18日来函时对TB₄₄₆型电动锯的询价，但我方现已不再生产这一型号 | Thank you for your inquiry of June 18 for our electric saws TB₄₄₆ but we are not manufacturing this type any more |
| 这个销售计划也许不能成功，但仍值得一试 | This sales plan might prove abortive but it is worth trying out |
| 这种型号通常的折扣是15%，但若现金付款则另加5% | The usual discount of this model is 15%, but we would like to offer an extra 5% for cash settlement |
| 通货膨胀但收入不增 | infression |
| 顾客对价格满意，但对质量有些失望 | Customers are satisfied with the price but somewhat disappointed in the quality |
