tout
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/taʊt/
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/taʊt/
to talk about something or someone a lot in order to convince people that they are very good or important
They tout their new product as the best on the market.
他们宣扬他们的新产品是市场上最好的。
to actively try to convince people to buy something from you
In the business district, many stores tout by offering flyers to pedestrians.
在商业区,许多商店通过向行人提供传单来吹嘘。
to sell tickets for an event for more money than their original price, usually without permission
People often tout tickets online for sold-out concerts.
人们经常在网上兜售已售罄音乐会的门票。
someone who buys tickets and sells them at a higher price
Touts are often seen outside popular events, selling tickets at high prices.
黄牛通常会出现在热门活动外面,以高价出售门票。