promotion
/prəˈməuʃn; prə`moʃən/ n
1
(a) [U] raising or being raised to a higher rank or position 提升; 晋级
gain/win promotion 获得晋级
If you are successful, you can expect promotion. 你只要做出成绩, 就能指望获得提升.
[attrib 作定语]
promotion prospects 晋升的可能性.
(b) [C] instance of this 提升; 晋升
The new job is a promotion for her. 这份新工作对她来说是一次提升.
2 [U] ~ of sth encouragement or aid to the progress of (a cause) （对某事业的）促进, 提倡, 赞助
They worked for the promotion of world peace. 他们为促进世界和平而努力.
3
(a) [U] advertising or other activity intended to increase the sales of a product （为推销商品而作的）广告宣传, 推销活动
She is responsible for sales promotion.她负责推销工作.
Advertising is often the most effective method of promotion. 做广告往往是最有效的推销方法.
(b) [C] advertising or publicity campaign for a particularproduct （某商品的）推销广告或宣传活动
We are doing a special promotion of our paperback list. 我们正在搞推销平装书的特别宣传活动.