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源自auction(拍卖)+ -eer(表示从事某职业的人的后缀),最早记录于18世纪。
❶ 拍卖师,指在拍卖会上主持拍卖的专业人员,负责介绍拍品、引导竞价并最终敲定成交的人。
“The auctioneer quickly raised the price of the painting with each bid.”
(拍卖师随着每次出价迅速提高了这幅画的报价。)
“A skilled auctioneer can create excitement and competition among bidders.”
(熟练的拍卖师能在竞拍者中营造兴奋感和竞争氛围。)
❶ 主持拍卖,指以拍卖师身份组织并执行拍卖活动的行为。
“He will auctioneer the charity event next weekend.”
(他将在下周末主持这场慈善拍卖会。)
“She auctioneered the collection with great professionalism.”
(她以高度的专业性主持了这批藏品的拍卖。)
auctioneer's chant — 拍卖师特有的节奏性叫价方式,通过重复数字和简单短语来维持拍卖节奏。
“The auctioneer's chant created a lively atmosphere in the room.”
(拍卖师富有节奏的叫价让现场气氛活跃起来。)