[ qíhuòkějū ] some goods in short supply, hoarded or cornered for making excess or enormous profit; a rare commodity worth hoarding to corner the market; goods kept back to raise the price; hoard as a rare commodity to corner the market; make a profit by cornering the market; set a high price and hold back; take advantage of a rare opportunity that comes one's way; take ... as a piece of rare goods; this is a rare article which should be held.; waiting to sell sth. valuable at a high price
Example Sentences:
1.
Her skills were in such demand that she could dictate her own salary . 她因其技术奇货可居，故可以主宰自己的薪金待遇。
2.
Males therefore represent a valuable commodity 因此雄性难免变得奇货可居。
