[with obj.]make (something) widely known 引起公众对(某物)的注意;宣传 use the magazine to publicize human rights abuses. 利用杂志宣传人权侵犯。 ■give out publicity about (a product, person, or company) for advertising or promotional purposes 为(产品,人,公司)做广告,宣传 Judy had started to publicize books and celebrities. 朱迪已经开始为书籍和名流做宣传。