We intend to place large regular orders, and would therefore like to know what quantity discounts you allow.
我方将定期大量订购,因此想知道你方给多少数量折扣。
but I do not turn for protection to dreary cliches about respect of elders -- as if mere age were a reason for respect.
但我不会用应当尊重长者这一套陈词滥调来为我自己辨护,似乎年长就是受人尊敬的理由。