1. abatement   n.  减（免）税，打折扣，冲销

The purchaser shall not be entitled to any ~ or reduction in the purchase price.
购货人无权减少或降低购价。

2. absorb    v.  吸收；吸引…的注意力；吞并；兼并

In the past 10 years, the company has gradually ~ ed all its smaller rivals.
10年以来，该公司逐步吞并了所有比它小的竞争对手。

3. accept    v.  接受；承认；认可；承兑（票据等）

They should ~ the draft drawn upon them.
他们应该承兑向他们开出的汇票。

4. acceptance   n.  接受，接纳；承认；（票据等的）承兑

Shipment will be made within 15 days from ~ of your order.
接受订单后15天内交货。

5. accommodation   n.  住宿，膳宿；通融；贷款

Buyer shall provide consultants at its own expense with ~ , facilities and services to assist them work effectively.
买方应出资为顾问提供膳宿、设施与服务，以便协助顾问有效地工作。

6. account     n. 叙述，说明；账目，账户 v.  说明，解释（原因等）

The ~ will be used for payments under L\C, collections and remittances.
本帐户用于信用证、托收和汇款的结算。

7. accounting    n. 会计，会计学；借贷对照表

He is expert in ~, the work of recording money paid, received, borrowed or owed.
他精通记录付款、收款、借入款或欠款的会计工作。

8. actuals     n.  现货

All the costs not recoverable under the fixed fee shall be reimbursed by you at ~ .
所有不能从固定费用中收回的成本应用你方以现货加以补偿。

9. administration   n. 管理, 经营; 行政机关; 政府

Some limited companies have grown too large, with resulting difficulties of ~ .
有些有限公司扩展太大，造成管理困难。

10. adulteration    n.  掺假; 劣等货, 假货, 次品