auction

/ˈɔkʃən/

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

中文释义：拍卖

The painting was sold at auction for a record-breaking price of $50 million.

这幅画在拍卖会上以创纪录的5000万美元成交。

Online auctions have become a popular way to buy and sell second-hand goods.

在线拍卖已成为买卖二手商品的热门方式。