1.Japan has resumed commercial whaling after a hiatus of over three decades.
hiatus 间断;停滞
There was a hiatus in his acting life.
他的演艺生涯曾一度中断 。
2.The whale meat was auctioned in Tokyo and sold for record prices.
auction 拍卖
The costumes from the movie are to be auctioned for charity.
这部电影用过的服装将用于慈善拍卖 。