auction

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考研雅思GRE Collins 3

英文释义

n. a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
n. the public sale of something to the highest bidder
v. sell at an auction

中文翻译

n. 拍卖
vt. 拍卖

3
Collins 星级
4,370
BNC 频率
4,632
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记忆技巧

auction 源自拉丁语 auctio，意为“增加”或“提升”。可以联想到拍卖是通过竞标来提高商品的价格。

例句

1. The auction for the rare painting will start at 7 PM tonight.
这幅稀有画作的拍卖将于今晚7点开始。
2. She bought a vintage necklace at the auction for a great price.
她以很好的价格在拍卖会上买了一条复古项链。
3. Many people attended the auction to bid on antique furniture.
很多人参加了拍卖会，为古董家具出价。

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