self-promotion
UK/,selfprə'məuʃən/US/ˌselfprəˈməʊʃən/
Definitions
n.
The act of presenting oneself or one's work favorably to gain attention or advantage
自我推销，自我宣传
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-self, own
+
promotionbefore
=self-promotion
self + promotion = 'promoting oneself.' promotion = pro- (forward) + mot (move): pushing yourself forward into others' attention. Often carries a faintly negative, boastful tone.
Common Collocations
- 1.shameless self-promotion厚颜无耻的自我吹嘘
- 2.blatant self-promotion赤裸裸的自我宣传
- 3.self-promotion skills自我营销技巧
Example Sentences
- 1.
His speech felt like shameless self-promotion.
- 2.
A little self-promotion is necessary when job hunting.