to auction
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拍卖, 竞卖
to sell goods or services by putting them up for bidding, allowing potential buyers to offer prices in a competitive process
Transitive: to auction goods or services
例子
The experienced seller auctioned valuable art pieces during a special event.
经验丰富的卖家在一次特别活动中拍卖了有价值的艺术品。
Homeowners may choose to auction their properties for a quick and competitive sale.
房主可以选择拍卖他们的房产以快速且具有竞争力的销售。
Auction
01
拍卖, 竞拍
a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher
例子
The painting was sold at an auction for a record-breaking price.
这幅画在拍卖会上以破纪录的价格售出。
She attended an antique auction and bought a rare vase.
她参加了一个古董拍卖会并买了一个罕见的花瓶。
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拍卖, 叫牌阶段
(in bridge) the phase of the game during which players bid competitively to determine the contract
例子
The auction began with a one-heart bid from the dealer.
拍卖以庄家的一红心叫牌开始。
During the auction, players used conventions to communicate their hand strength.
在拍卖期间，玩家使用约定来传达他们的手牌强度。
