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.
他們宣揚他們的新產品是市場上最好的。
to actively try to convince people to buy something from you
In the business district, many stores tout by offering flyers to pedestrians.
在商業區,許多商店通過向行人提供傳單來吹噓。
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.
人們經常在網上兜售已售罄音樂會的門票。
someone who buys tickets and sells them at a higher price
Touts are often seen outside popular events, selling tickets at high prices.
黃牛通常會出現在熱門活動外面,以高價出售門票。