VOA慢速英语:Auction Brings New Life to Old Treasures

furniture – n. chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use

auction – n. a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most

bid/bidder – v. to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction

merchandise – n. goods that are bought and sold

antique – n. art, furniture, jewelry, etc., that was made at an earlier time and is often valuable