The engineer is thought to be capable and modest, so his promotion to manager is a popular appointment.

大家认为这个工程师既有能力又谦虚，所以任命他当经理这个决定深得人心。

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Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.

竟然提拔她当销售经理，叫每个人都感到意外。

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If two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best.

如果有两三个候选人竞争一个升职的机会，并且他们每个人的能力不相上下，那么经理将会提拔最喜欢的那个人。

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Heymann began his career in his native city of Frankfurt, as an export advertising and promotion manager for Max Braun AG, a manufacturer of audio equipment, household appliances and electric shavers.

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Goal-hero Sam Foley, whose double in their 2-0 win over Havant and Waterlooville on Monday secured promotion, hopes his manager stays.

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