| 单词 | high bidder |
| 释义 | > as lemmashigh bidder high bidder n. the person who holds the highest bid at any time during an auction; (esp.) one who wins an auction with the highest final bid; cf. highest adj. 2. ΚΠ 1695 T. Houghton Alteration of Coyn (new ed.) 16 It is absolutely necessary that all Endeavours be used to preserve them [sc. Silver and Gold], especially in these times, when they are in demand by so many high Bidders abroad. 1781 Town & Country Mag. Apr. 179/1 The late lord L——n, was the first high bidder at this Cyprian auction. 1854 National Mag. Jan. 45/2 I have often thought of selling one of the boys to a high bidder from the Southern market, but hitherto have been restrained by the odium that it brings upon a man among his neighbors. 1962 Life 12 Oct. 129 The high bidder for the Emmons place was Alex Walsh, a wholesale hardware man, who stands with his wife and 10 children on the second floor sun porch. 2000 Risks Digest (ACM Forum) (Electronic text) 11 Sept. A bookmarkable Web page which shows the item description, the time remaining before the auction ends, the current high bid, and the eBay identity of the high bidder. < as lemmas |
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