militate

動詞

1. 1

   不利於、妨礙、阻礙正式，常與 against 連用

   His lack of experience militates against his chances of promotion.

   他經驗不足，不利於他升遷的機會。

2. 2

   有利於、促成正式，常與 in favor of 連用

   Several factors militate in favor of raising the interest rate.

   有幾項因素有利於提高利率。