auction
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/ˈɔːkʃn/
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/ˈɔːkʃn/
A sale where people bid money to buy things, and the highest bidder wins.
The painting sold for a high price at the auction.
这幅画在拍卖会上以高价售出。
To sell something to the person who offers the most money.
They will auction the rare coins to raise money.
他们将拍卖这些稀有硬币来筹集资金。