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.
雙語例句
1. They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.
雙方已經(jīng)開始了對話，以增進兩個社群間的彼此了解。
來自柯林斯例句
2. It's simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.
宣傳推廣如此危險的產(chǎn)品完全是不道德的。
來自柯林斯例句
3. She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of "legal adviser".
她拒絕把科林由“法律顧問”這一低級別往上提。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The program has lived up to its promise to promote family welfare.
這個項目恪守了其改善家庭福利的承諾。
來自柯林斯例句
5. He had written letters on official notepaper to promote a relative's company.