advertisement
Meaning: A notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
An advertisement is a public notice designed to promote products, services, or events and persuade people to buy or attend. Advertisements appear in newspapers, magazines, on television, radio, and online. In British English, it is often shortened to 'advert' or 'ad'.
Examples
- I saw an advertisement for the new smartphone on television. 我在电视上看到了新智能手机的广告。Vi un anuncio del nuevo smartphone en la televisión.テレビで新しいスマートフォンの広告を見ました。텔레비전에서 새 스마트폰 광고를 봤습니다.
- They placed an advertisement in the local newspaper. 他们在当地报纸上刊登了广告。Pusieron un anuncio en el periódico local.彼らは地元の新聞に広告を掲載しました。그들은 지역 신문에 광고를 실었습니다.
- Online advertisements can be targeted based on user interests. 在线广告可以根据用户兴趣进行定向投放。Los anuncios en línea pueden ser dirigidos según los intereses del usuario.オンライン広告はユーザーの興味に基づいてターゲティングできます。온라인 광고는 사용자의 관심사에 따라 타겟팅할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'avertissement' meaning 'notification', from 'avertir' (to notify), from Latin 'advertere' (to turn towards), from 'ad-' (to) + 'vertere' (to turn). The commercial promotion sense developed in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
In British English, 'advert' is the preferred short form, while Americans typically say 'ad'. The word comes from Latin 'advertere' meaning 'to turn towards' - the goal being to turn people's attention towards your product.
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