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v.offer for sale
他靠出卖劳动力生活。
He lives by offering his labour.
他出卖珍贵的钻石和上等珠宝。
He sold both precious stones and the better kinds of jewellry.
他因急用钱出卖了一套三居室。
He sold a three-bedroom for a rainy day.
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v.derogbetray; sell out; barter away; do something for personal interest, to the benefit of the enemy and at the expense of the state, nation, family or friends
他出卖了自己的老板。
He double-crossed his boss.
他出卖了自己的祖国。
He sold out his country.
我出卖了自己的朋友。
I sold out my friends.
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Word usage
- Note"出卖" is different from "出售". The object of "出售" is generally a concrete item; the object of "出卖" can be abstract or derogatory.