late 14c., "to advance (someone) to a higher grade or office," from Old French promoter and directly from Latin promotus, past participle of promovere "move forward, advance; cause to advance, push onward; bring to light, reveal," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + movere "to move" (see move (v.)). General sense of "to further the growth or progress of (anything)" is from 1510s. Related: Promoted; promoting.
中文解释
1. 向前运动。
实用例句
1. They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.
双方已经开始了对话，以增进两个社群间的彼此了解。
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2. It's simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.
宣传推广如此危险的产品完全是不道德的。
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3. She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of "legal adviser".
她拒绝把科林由“法律顾问”这一低级别往上提。
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4. The program has lived up to its promise to promote family welfare.
这个项目恪守了其改善家庭福利的承诺。
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5. He had written letters on official notepaper to promote a relative's company.