further the progress of (something,especially a cause,venture,or aim); support or actively encourage
加强(事业、企业、目标等);增进,促进
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some regulation is still required to promote competition .加强竞争仍需要一定的规则。
give publicity to (a product,organization,or venture) so as to increase sales or public awareness
宣传,推销(产品,组织,企业)
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they are using famous personalities to promote the library nationally .他们利用名人在全国各地宣传该图书馆。
attempt to ensure the passing of (a private Act of Parliament)
促使(议会私法议案)通过
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the government of the day would not be promoting the bill .当时的政府不愿意促成该法案的通过。
【化】 使(催化剂)更活泼。
(常作
晋升,提升,提拔
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she was promoted to General Manager 她被提拔为总经理
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he was promoted Wing Commander while he was recovering from his injuries .在等待伤愈时他被晋升为联队指挥官。
transfer (a sports team) to a higher division of a league
使(球队)晋级
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they were promoted from the Third Division last season .他们上一赛季从丙级队晋升。
【棋】 使(卒)升格为(尤指后等)。
【桥牌】 (先打大牌)使(小牌)赢得一墩。
"late Middle English: from Latin