| 释义 |
bid·ding
\ˈbidiŋ, -dēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English biddinge, bidding, from bidden to entreat, pray, command + -inge, -ing -ing
1. archaic : entreaty, prayer
2.
a. : the act of making bids; also : the period during which bids are made (as in a card game or at an auction)
b. : an offer of a price
3. : command, injunction, order, behest, direction, summons
< shall I give up all the joys of life at your bidding >
< writing only at the bidding of a deep love of nature >
sometimes : invitation
< we gathered at his bidding > |