Bidding at an Art Auction
Participants are at an art auction, actively bidding on a highly sought-after piece. This involves understanding auctioneer's cues and making quick decisions.
参与者在艺术品拍卖会上，积极竞标一件备受追捧的艺术品。这包括理解拍卖师的提示并迅速做出决定。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
renowned
Famous and respected, often used to describe well-known artists or experts.
著名的且受尊重的，常用于描述知名的艺术家或专家。
exquisite
Extremely beautiful and delicate, perfect for describing art or fine objects.
极其美丽而精致，非常适合描述艺术或精美物件。
brushwork
The technique or style of using a brush in painting, a key term in art discussions.
在绘画中使用画笔的技术或风格，是艺术讨论中的一个关键术语。
eying
Looking at something with interest or desire, like watching an item you want to buy.
带着兴趣或欲望看着某物，比如看着你想买的物品。
fierce
Very intense or competitive, used for bidding wars or strong rivalries.
非常激烈或竞争性的，用于投标战或强烈的竞争。
appreciate
To increase in value over time, especially for investments like art.
随着时间推移价值增加，特别是像艺术这样的投资。
masterpiece
A work of outstanding artistry, the best creation by an artist.
一部具有杰出艺术性的作品，是艺术家最好的创作。
secured
Successfully obtained or won, like getting an item at auction.
成功获得或赢得，就像在拍卖会上得到一件物品。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Do I hear five hundred thousand?
This is an auctioneer's way to ask if anyone will bid that amount. It's a common phrase in auctions to encourage bids; use it in competitive buying situations.
这是拍卖师询问是否有人出价这个金额的方式。这是拍卖中常见的短语，用于鼓励出价；在竞争性购买情境中使用。
Five hundred thousand!
A direct bid in an auction, stating the amount offered. Simple and imperative; intermediate learners can practice by using numbers with exclamation for emphasis.
拍卖中的直接出价，声明提供的金额。简单而命令式；中级学习者可以通过使用数字加感叹号来强调进行练习。
It's an exquisite piece.
Praising an artwork as beautiful. Useful for compliments in art contexts; 'piece' refers to an artwork, and the structure is subject + linking verb + adjective + noun.
赞美艺术作品美丽。在艺术语境中用于赞美；'piece' 指艺术作品，结构是主语 + 系动词 + 形容词 + 名词。
Going once, going twice... Sold!
Auctioneer's phrase to count down and finalize the sale. It's a rhythmic pattern that builds tension; repeat in formal sales to signal the end of bidding.
拍卖师用于倒计时并敲定销售的短语。这是一个建立张力的节奏模式；在正式销售中重复以信号竞标的结束。
This piece's value is only going to appreciate.
Predicting that the artwork will increase in worth. Future tense with 'going to' for predictions; useful when discussing investments, emphasizing positive growth.
预测艺术品价值将增加。使用‘going to’的将来时表示预测；在讨论投资时有用，强调积极增长。
It's a solid investment.
Meaning it's a reliable way to make money. 'Solid' means dependable; this phrase is practical for business or financial talks about art collecting.
意思是这是可靠的赚钱方式。'Solid' 意思是可靠的；这个短语适用于关于艺术收藏的商业或财务讨论。
It was worth every penny.
Idiom meaning it was completely worth the cost. Past tense for reflection after purchase; use it to express satisfaction with a buy.
这个习语的意思是完全值得那个代价。用于购买后的反思，以过去时态；用它来表达对购买的满意。