| 单词 | in the ring |
| 释义 | > as lemmasin the ring b. An enclosed or clear space in an auction, used to display livestock, etc., prior to sale. in the ring: at auction. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > trading place > place of auction > [noun] > enclosure for livestock ring1825 sale ring1901 sale-yard1901 1825 Atheneum: Spirit of Eng. Mags. 15 May 130/1 Trials are allowed in the yard and the ring, which is a very convenient ride. 1890 Daily News 7 Jan. 2/1 Now..a London merchant who wishes to purchase iron can walk across to the metal market where his iron will be purchased publicly in the open ring. 1901 Scotsman 3 Apr. 7/3 Irish cattle met a somewhat stiff trade in the ring, but a good clearance was afterwards got privately. 1962 Salisbury (Maryland) Times 12 July 4/8 The pinhooker persuades the farmer to sell [his livestock] for less than he would get in the ring. 2002 J. Gray in V. Amit Realizing Community iii. 54 For the bidding, each tup is herded into the ring individually by its breeder. < as lemmas |
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