拍卖: to auction, auction sale, to sell at a reduced price...
正在: just at (that time), right in (that place), right in the middle of (doing sth)...
稍: somewhat, a little...
磋商: to consult, to discuss seriously, to negotiate, to confer, negotiations, consultations...
进一步: one step further, to move forward a step, further onwards...
放假: to have a holiday or vacation...
安置: to find a place for, to help settle down, to arrange for, to get into bed, placement...