好词典
bidden
UK //ˈbɪd(ə)n//US //ˈbɪd(ə)n//
词源
源自古英语 'biddan'，意为“请求”或“命令”，与德语 'bitten'（请求）同源。
verb
❶ bid 的过去分词形式，表示“出价”或“投标”的行为已经完成，常用于拍卖或商业竞标场景。
“He had bidden $500 for the antique vase at the auction.”
（他在拍卖会上为那个古董花瓶出价500美元。）
“The contract was awarded to the company that had bidden the lowest price.”
（合同被授予出价最低的公司。）
❶ 作为古语或诗歌用法，表示“命令”或“邀请”的过去分词，现代英语中较少使用。
“He had bidden her to come to the feast.”
（他曾邀请她来参加宴会。）
“The king had bidden his knights to prepare for battle.”
（国王曾命令他的骑士们准备战斗。）
同义词:offered, tendered, invited, commanded, ordered
常见短语
bidden farewell — 正式或庄重地道别，常用于书面或正式场合。
“He had bidden farewell to his hometown before moving abroad.”
（他在移居国外之前，曾向家乡道别。）
bidden to do something — 被命令或邀请做某事，带有正式或古老的语气。
“She had been bidden to attend the royal ceremony.”
（她曾被邀请参加皇家仪式。）