patronage

光顾，惠顾

【例】We are sorry to say that you have not given us your patronage for some time past.

已有一些时间，我们没有得到你方惠顾，很遗憾。

pattern

【1】模型，模式

【例】As the income of a country rises, the distribution patterns change.

由于国内收入的提高，销售模式也会改变。

【2】式样

【例】We offer you our new patterns of sateen, for which we quote you as below:…

我们愿报给你方新式锦缎，报价如下：……

【3】（纺织品的）小块样品，花型

①【例】We are pleased to send you patterns in various colours as requested.

我们愉快地按照贵方要求寄上各花型剪样。

②可用作定语。

【例】We are glad to inform you that we have sent you by airmail a pattern book of our silk piece goods.

我们高兴地告知你方，我们已空邮寄去绸缎的样品簿一本。

pave

pave the way for [to]为……铺平道路

【例】We hope that this transaction will pave the way for [to] further development of business between us.

我们希望这次交易会为我们之间业务的进一步发展铺平道路。