"auctioneer" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拍卖师

Definition

拍卖师是指在拍卖会上主持并管理拍卖过程的人，负责宣布拍卖物品、报出竞价并决定成交时机。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常指现场拍卖中负责主持和带动竞价的人，而不是指卖家或场地。常见搭配有“专业拍卖师”。

Examples

The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.

**拍卖师**以100美元开始竞价。

The auctioneer raised his hand to signal a new bid.

**拍卖师**举起手示意有新竞价。

After the final bid, the auctioneer said 'Sold!'

最后一轮竞价后，**拍卖师**说：“成交！”

The auctioneer was so energetic, everyone was excited to bid.

**拍卖师**非常有活力，大家都兴奋地想参与竞价。

I couldn't understand a word the auctioneer said—he was speaking so fast!

我一点也听不懂**拍卖师**说什么——他说得太快了！

The art auctioneer knew every painting's history by heart.

这位艺术**拍卖师**对每幅画的历史了如指掌。