n.拍卖商；拍卖人

Maitland, the auctioneer, put up a pair of vases late that afternoon. 那天傍晚，拍买商梅特兰拿出一对花瓶来拍卖。

The auctioneer pounded the gavel. "Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!" 拍卖商开始将木槌打在桌上，“十块一次，两次，卖出！”

The auctioneer was hanging out for a better offer. 拍卖人拖延着时间等更高的出价。