The Open Dictionary

auction

noun

UK/ˈɔːk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˈɑːk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of auction noun

  1. C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A public sale where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

    拍賣

    • An auction featuring antique furniture.

      一場以古董家具為特色的拍賣會。

    • A jewelry auction will be held this Thursday.

      本週四將舉行一場珠寶拍賣會。

    • This painting will go under the hammer next week.

      這幅畫將於下週拍賣。

verb

UK/ˈɔːk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˈɑːk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of auction verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To sell something at a public auction.

    拍賣

    • These stamps will be auctioned off tomorrow.

      這些郵票將於明天拍賣。

    • The family is planning to auction their entire art collection.

      這家人計劃拍賣他們所有的藝術收藏。

    • The company is planning to auction off its downtown office building.

      該公司計劃拍賣其市中心的辦公大樓。