investigated. (BrE) He was banned from driving for six months. promote verb [vn]
1.. to help sth to happen or develop; encourage: policies to promote economic growth a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues 2. ~ sth (as sth) to help sell a product, service, etc. or make it more popular by advertising it or offering it at a special price: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. 3. ~ sb (from sth) (to sth) [often passive] to move sb to a higher rank or more senior job: She worked hard and was soon promoted. He has been promoted to sergeant. 4. ~ sth (from sth) (to
sth) to move a sports team from playing with one group of teams to playing in a better group:
They were promoted to the First Division last season. beware
verb ~ (of sb/sth / of doing sth) (used only in infinitives and in orders) if you tell sb to beware, you are warning them that sb/sth is dangerous and that they should be careful: [v] Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads. Beware of saying anything that might reveal where you live. [vn] It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents. [also v -ing] consumer
noun a person who buys goods or uses services: consumer demand / choice / rights Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) providers and consumers of public services Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the re
高中英语新人教版选修9 Unit5 Inside advertising词汇学习
