promote

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。