The use of letters of intent is often criticised. Only a few weeks ago Ann Minogue called for the construction industry to learn its lesson from the recent case of Ampleforth Abbey Trust vs Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd and stop using letters of intent "however close to agreement the parties are and however desperate the employer is to proceed" (31 August, p44). I entirely agree with Ann's sentiments. However, I fear the reality is that in some cases, letters of intent are unavoidable.
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机译：意向书的使用经常受到批评。仅在几周前，安·米诺格（Ann Minogue）呼吁建筑业从最近的安普尔福斯修道院信托（Ampleforth Abbey Trust vs Turner＆Townsend Project Management Ltd）案中吸取教训，并停止使用意向书，“无论双方是多么接近协议，但雇主却绝望将继续”（8月31日，第44页）。我完全同意安的观点。但是，我担心现实是，在某些情况下，意向书是不可避免的。
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