Job promotion - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：Promotion (Job promotion)

Job promotion 🔊

/dʒɑb prəˈmoʊʃən/

Moving up to a higher position in a company, often with more pay and responsibility.

Promotion 🔊

➕

/prəˈmoʊʃən/

The act of being moved to a higher position in an organization, typically with increased salary and responsibilities.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'promotio' (moving forward), from 'pro-' (forward) + 'motio' (movement).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'pro' (forward) + 'motion' → moving up in your job.

📖 Example

She was thrilled when she received her job promotion last month after leading a successful project. 🔊 She was thrilled when she received her job promotion last month after leading a successful project.

🔗 Collocations

get a promotion – to be given a higher position

earn a promotion – to achieve a higher position through hard work

announce a promotion – to officially inform someone of their advancement

🔄 Synonyms

advancement (n.) – A move to a higher level or position

elevation (n.) – The act of being raised to a higher rank

upgrade (n.) – An improvement in job status or grade

🚫 Antonyms

demotion (n.) – A move to a lower position or rank

downgrade (n.) – A reduction in status or importance

🌱 Derivatives

promote (v.) – to give someone a higher position

promotional (adj.) – relating to a promotion

promoter (n.) – a person who supports or encourages something

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'promotio' (moving forward), used in ancient Rome for military rank advancement. Now a key corporate milestone.