大学英语：promote

vt.1、促进，发扬；2、提升，升级；3、发起，创办

He was promoted to director.

他被提升为厂长。

It is believed that taking a walk after meals promote digestion.

人们认为饭后散步促进消化。

The salesman promotes the sales of remote-control TV sets and VCRs.

那个推销员推销遥控电视机和录像机。

The pianist promoted a grand benefit concert.

那个钢琴家筹办了一次盛大的义演音乐会。