attributable
可归因的,可归属的
经常接用介词to,在句中作表语和宾语的补语。
【例】The damage is attributable to improper packing.
破损是由于包装不当造成的。
attribute
把⋯⋯归因于
经常接用介词to。
【例】They attributed the accident to the effects of the wet weather during the long sea voyage.
他们将这一事故归咎于长期海洋航程中潮湿天气的作用。
auction
【1】拍卖会
【例】They have all gone to a furniture auction.
他们都到一个家具拍卖会去了。
【2】拍卖(行动)
多用作介词的宾语。
【例】The carrier shall be entitled to sell the goods by [at] auction.
承运人将有权拍卖这批货物。
【3】拍卖
【例】A big ship berthed here will be auctioned this month to pay back huge debts.
在此地停泊的一艘大船将于本月拍卖,以偿还巨额债务。