auction house
复数形式
auction houses
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拍卖行, 拍卖公司
a company in the business of selling items at auction
An auction house is a company that helps with the sale of items by holding auctions. They organize events where various items, such as art, antiques, and rare items, are sold to the highest offer. Auction houses provide a place for sellers to show their items and for buyers to make offers, often hosting both live and online sales. They also offer services such as assessments and marketing to attract potential buyers.
- Christie's and Sotheby's are renowned auction houses known for selling fine art and collectibles to high-profile collectors worldwide.
佳士得和苏富比是著名的拍卖行，以向全球高端收藏家销售美术品和收藏品而闻名。
- The auction house in town regularly hosts sales of antiques, jewelry, and rare books, attracting both local enthusiasts and international bidders.
镇上的拍卖行定期举办古董、珠宝和珍本书籍的销售，吸引了当地爱好者和国际竞标者。
- The estate decided to consign their collection of vintage cars to an auction house specializing in automotive auctions.
该庄园决定将他们收藏的老爷车委托给专门从事汽车拍卖的拍卖行。
- Online auction houses have become increasingly popular, allowing people to bid on items from the comfort of their homes using digital platforms.
在线拍卖行变得越来越受欢迎，允许人们使用数字平台从家中舒适地对物品进行投标。
- He attended an auction at a prestigious auction house to bid on a painting by a famous artist that had been in private hands for decades.
他参加了一家 prestigious 拍卖行 的拍卖会，竞标一幅几十年来一直由私人收藏的著名艺术家的画作。