| 释义 |
pro·mo·tion
\prəˈmōshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin promotion-, promotio, from Latin promotus (past participle of promovēre to promote) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at promote
1. : the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
< next in line for a promotion >
< the problem is solved by the promotion of a pawn to knight instead of queen >
2.
a. : the act of setting up or furthering a business enterprise
< promotion of a stock company >
b. : active furtherance of sale of merchandise through advertising or other publicity
Synonyms: see publicity |