promotepromoteD.J.:[prəˈməut]K.K.:[prəˈmot]vt.1.■提升, 提拔My son's just been promoted.我儿子刚被提拔。They promoted him to be a general.他们将他提拔为将军。They promoted him captain.他们提升他为上尉。2.■筹划, 发起, 创立They are promoting a boxing match.他们正在筹划一次拳击比赛。3.■推销He was in town to promote his new books.他在城里推销他的新书。4.■〈正〉促进; 推动; 增进The organization works to promote the trade between nations.该组织旨在促进各国之间的贸易。Milk promotes health.牛奶可增进健康。