ballyhoo

• 名词，指大张旗鼓、喧闹夸张的宣传或推销，常带有夸大其词、制造轰动的意味；也可指这种宣传所制造的喧嚣炒作本身。

A noun referring to blatant, noisy, or sensational promotion or advertising, often characterized by exaggerated claims or hype.

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1. Sensational promotionC1informalamerican

   Blatant, noisy, or exaggerated advertising or publicity designed to attract attention.

   大吹大擂

   • The movie's release was surrounded by a lot of ballyhoo.
   • The company's new product launch was pure ballyhoo with little substance.
   • Critics dismissed the event as mere ballyhoo.

   同义词advertisingbuildupfanfarehooplahypepromotionpublicitypuffery

2. Noisy or blatant advertisingC1informalamerican

   To advertise or promote something in a loud, exaggerated, or sensational manner.

   大吹大擂的宣传

   • They ballyhooed the new restaurant as the best in town.
   • The politician ballyhooed his achievements during the campaign.
   • The company ballyhooed its latest gadget with flashy commercials.

   同义词fanfarehooplahypepromotionpublicitypufferysensationalism

   反义词quietudeunderstatement

• 动词，指以喧闹、夸大或耸人听闻的方式宣传或推广某事物。

A verb meaning to promote or publicize something in a loud, exaggerated, or sensational manner.

1. Promote noisily or blatantlyC1informalamerican

   To advertise or publicize something in an exaggerated, sensational, or noisy manner.

   大肆宣传

   • The company ballyhooed its new product with flashy commercials.
   • They ballyhooed the event as the biggest show of the year.
   • The movie was ballyhooed so much that it disappointed audiences.

   同义词advertiseflackhypeplugpromotetout

   反义词concealdownplayhidesuppressunderstate