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Auctioned Meaning in English

word · lemma: auction

ˈɔkʃənd
AWK-shənd
ˈɔːkʃənd
AWK-shənd

释义

Sold something in a public sale where people offer bigger and bigger amounts of money, and the item goes to the highest bidder.

用法与细微差别

Usually passive ('was auctioned'). Common objects: art, cars, property. Different from 'sold'—special process involving public bids. Use 'auctioned off' for emphasis.

例句

The painting was auctioned last week.

basic

His old car was auctioned to raise money.

basic

Many antiques were auctioned at the event.

basic

The house was auctioned off after the owner moved abroad.

natural

All the artwork from the gallery was quickly auctioned to collectors.

natural

"These rare coins were just auctioned for a record price," he announced.

natural