英语商务信函翻译

发票321号的三万四千美元支付额
该款项已到期，但我们请求你方给与我们一个较宽限的期限来支付这笔款项。我们的现金流入已进入一个疲软的季度，而且市场的不如意使之更日益恶化。悲观的讲，这种情况进入明朗化之前还有相当几个月的时间。但请放心，我们在该行业中还是处于净资产地位的。
我们已采取了及时消减开支的措施来应对这一不利的贸易情况，并渴望在未来几个月可以回笼资金。我们请求允许我方可以分三月偿还，每月一万美元，余额于第四个月结清。随函附上第一张一万美元的支票。
目前我们已经很难支付大笔的款项。希望你方可以接受我方提议，以尽快结清你方的款项。

由于销售不利而要求迟付款Ask for Deferred Payment Because of poor Market Conditions

Dear Ms. Bell,
Your Invoice No. 321 for $34,000

This account is now due, and I am writing to ask you to give us a slightly extended period in which to complete the payment.

Our cash flow has entered upon a seasonal flat spot, aggravated by unexciting market conditions. To be pessimistic, it may be several months before we see a strong upturn. However, you will be reassured to know that our business has a sound net asset position with underlying strengths in its product line. We have taken immediate action to counter adverse trading conditions by reducing our expenditure, and will see a more positive cash flow out of stocks over the next few months.

I would ask that we be allowed to pay your account by three monthly remittances of $10,000, with a final adjustment in the fourth month. I enclose our initial cheque for $10,000 now.

It would be difficult for us to make a more substantial commitment at the moment, and I trust you will be able to accept our proposal as the quickest way of clearing your account.

Yours sincerely,

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