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Auctions Meaning in English

word · lemma: auction

ˈɑkʃənz/, /ˈɔkʃənz
AWK-shuhnz or OK-shuhnz
ˈɔːkʃənz
AWK-shuhnz

释义

Public events where people offer money for items or property, and the person who offers the most wins. Often used to sell art, antiques, houses or cars.

用法与细微差别

An 'auction' is a single event; 'auctions' refers to multiple such events or the general practice. Common collocations: 'attend auctions', 'online auctions', 'hold an auction'. Used formally and in business.

例句

Many people buy rare items at auctions.

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Cars are often sold at auctions.

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There are online auctions every day.

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My grandfather loves going to antique auctions on weekends.

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Some charity organizations hold special auctions to raise money.

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Bidders can get really competitive at art auctions.

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