bill of exchange

汇票

【例】When a sale of goods has been clinched, the seller can draw up and sign a bill of exchange to the buyer for acceptance.

当货物销售一旦敲定后，卖方就可拟定并签发汇票给买主承兑。

bill of lading

提（货）单

常简写为B/L。

【例】In most cases, a clean, on- board ocean bill of lading is negotiable.

在多数情况下，清洁、已装船的海运提单是可议付的。

bind

使……受（合同条款、道义等）约束

①【例】This Agreement shall bind each party hereto, and its respective successors and assigns.

本协议对签署各方及其有关继承人、受让人具有约束力。

②bind oneself to sth保证、负责

【例】It is you, not your clients, who signed the Contract, and therefore you should bind yourselves to fulfil it.

签约人是你方，并非是你方客户，你方应负责履约。