bidder
gb/bˈɪdɚ/ us/bˈɪdɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 5400
licitáló, ajánlattevő, pályázó, versengő
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
licitáló
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is the highest bidder
The painting was finally sold to the highest bidder.
A festményt végül a legtöbbet ígérő licitálónak adták el.
Several bidders raised their paddles as the price climbed.
Ahogy emelkedett az ár, több licitáló is felemelte a tárcsáját.
Online bidders competed with people in the room for the rare comic book.
The auctioneer waited for any new bidders before closing the sale.
Only registered bidders were allowed to take part in the charity auction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There were many bidders at the car auction.
Sok licitáló volt az autóárverésen.
She was the highest bidder and won the watch.
Ő volt a legtöbbet ígérő licitáló, és megnyerte az órát.
The auctioneer asked if there were any new bidders.
Three bidders wanted the house very much.
Only two bidders were left at the end.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse “bidder” with “buyer.” A bidder is someone who is offering prices and may or may not win the item, while a buyer is someone who actually buys it. Some also mispronounce it as “bitter”; note the clear /d/ sound in the middle of “bidder.”
Significado
person offering money at an auction
Colocaciones
highest bidder
|other bidders
|rival bidders
|successful bidder
|potential bidder
|online bidders
Sinónimos
buyer (Means someone who purchases something; unlike “bidder,” it does not emphasize the act of competing by offering prices at an auction.)
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participant (General term for someone taking part; here it can mean someone taking part in the bidding, but it does not specifically focus on offering prices.)
Antónimos
seller (A seller offers something for sale, while a bidder is trying to buy it by offering a price.)
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spectator (A spectator only watches an auction and does not take part by making bids.)
Temas
business
|daily life
|shopping
|finance
Definición
A person who says how much money they will pay to buy something in an auction.
A person who offers a particular amount of money in an attempt to buy something at an auction.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
ajánlattevő
B2
pályázó
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is a bidder for [a contract/project/company]
Several international bidders have expressed interest in the airport project.
Több nemzetközi ajánlattevő is érdeklődését fejezte ki a repülőtéri projekt iránt.
The government will choose the lowest responsible bidder for the contract.
A kormány a legalacsonyabb árat kínáló, alkalmas ajánlattevőt választja ki a szerződésre.
The company is one of three bidders for the new rail line.
Two leading bidders are competing to acquire the technology firm.
Unsuccessful bidders will be notified by email next week.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Five bidders want the road-building contract.
Öt ajánlattevő szeretné elnyerni az útépítési szerződést.
The city will pick the winning bidder in June.
A város júniusban választja ki a nyertes ajánlattevőt.
Many bidders sent in their prices for the work.
A foreign bidder is trying to buy the company.
Only serious bidders can join the process.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this sense only applies to auctions. In business and news, a “bidder” often means a company trying to win a contract, project, or takeover, even when there is no public auction room.
Significado
company/person competing for a contract
Colocaciones
potential bidder
|rival bidders
|qualified bidders
|winning bidder
|unsuccessful bidder
|foreign bidders
Sinónimos
contender (Stresses being in a competition; does not specifically refer to offering a price or proposal, as “bidder” does.)
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tenderer (More technical and used mainly in public procurement, meaning someone who submits a formal tender; similar role but more formal than “bidder.”)
Antónimos
supplier (In many tender processes, a bidder hopes to become a supplier; before winning, they are a bidder, after winning, they are the supplier.)
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nonparticipant (A nonparticipant is not taking part in the bidding process, while a bidder is actively competing.)
Temas
business
|economy
|work
Definición
A person or company that offers a price or plan to try to get a contract, project, or business deal.
A person or organization that offers a price or proposal in order to win a contract, project, or takeover in a competitive process.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a bidder for [support/power/attention]
He is a serious bidder for the party leadership.
Komoly pályázó a párt vezetésére.
Several bidders for her attention crowded around after the show.
Az előadás után többen is köré gyűltek, a figyelméért versengve.
The country has become a major bidder for influence in the region.
There are many bidders for the president’s support on this issue.
Analysts say she is the strongest bidder for the nomination.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is a main bidder for political power.
Ő az egyik fő pályázó a politikai hatalomra.
Many bidders for the job want the boss’s support.
Az állásra pályázók közül sokan szeretnék megszerezni a főnök támogatását.
She is a strong bidder for the role of leader.
There are several bidders for his time and help.
The group is a new bidder for influence in the city.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think “bidder” can only be used with money. In news and formal writing it can also describe people competing for support, power, or attention, even when no money is offered.
Significado
person competing for support or favor
Colocaciones
bidder for power
|bidder for influence
|bidder for the nomination
|bidder for her attention
|leading bidder
|serious bidder
Sinónimos
aspirant (More formal; stresses desire and ambition for a position or honor, while “bidder” implies more active competition.)
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seeker (Emphasizes looking for or wanting something; does not always imply direct competition as strongly as “bidder.”)
Antónimos
disinterested party (A disinterested party is not trying to gain anything, while a bidder is actively trying to get something.)
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opponent (In some contexts, an opponent resists or blocks a goal that a bidder is trying to achieve.)
Temas
politics
|relationships
|society
Definición
A person who is trying hard to get support, power, or another important thing while other people are also trying to get it.
A person who is trying to gain something such as support, power, or affection, in competition with others.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
bidder
AFI
GB/bˈɪdɚ/
US/bˈɪdɚ/
Sílabas y acento
bid - der (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (bid)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: bidder
- Plural: bidders
Familia de palabras
Forms
bidders
noun
Core family
bid
verb B1
Related words
bidding
noun
Advanced or less common
outbid
verb
Expresiones
go to the highest bidder
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ðə hˈaɪɪst bˈɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
be sold to whoever pays most
To be sold or given to the person who offers the most money.
Ejemplos
- The painting will go to the highest bidder at tomorrow’s auction.
- In some cities, public land was allowed to go to the highest bidder.
the highest bidder
1/ðə hˈaɪɪst bˈɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
person offering the most money
The person or company that offers the most money for something in an auction or similar sale.
Ejemplos
- The land will be sold to the highest bidder.
- At the charity event, dinner with the singer went to the highest bidder.