advertisement
UK/ədˈvɜ:tɪsmənt/US/.ædvә'taizmәnt/
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Definitions
n.
A public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.
广告，宣传。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedad- (toward) + vert (turn) + -ise + -ment = the thing that turns attention toward something. An advertisement exists to swing your gaze toward a product. The root logic is literal: ad-vert = turn toward.
Root vers still carries 91 more wordsUsage Guide
British stress: ad-VER-tis-ment; American often: AD-ver-TISE-ment. Common short forms: ad, advert (BrE), commercial (TV/radio).
Example Sentences
- 1.
They placed an advertisement in the local newspaper.
- 2.
She found the job through an online advertisement.
- 3.
The advertisement promised results within a week.