advertise /ˈædvɚˌtaɪz/ verb advertises; advertised; advertising
advertises; advertised; advertising
Learner's definition of ADVERTISE
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: to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold为…做广告；做广告宣传 [+ object]
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They are advertising the new edition of the book.他们在为这本书的新版做广告宣传。
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The vacation was advertised as a week in paradise.这次度假被广告宣传成在天堂的一周。
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It turned out to be exactly as advertised.结果和广告宣传完全相符。
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Business increased after we began to advertise on the radio.我们开始在电台做广告之后，业务就增加了。
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If you want to attract customers, it pays to advertise.如果你想吸引顾客，做广告是值得的。
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: to make a public announcement (in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc.) about something that is wanted or available（在报纸、互联网上）公布，征聘 [no object]
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[+ object] : to cause people to notice (something)使人尽皆知；公布
— advertiser
noun, plural advertisers [count]