militate

动词

1. 1

   不利于、妨碍、阻碍正式，常与 against 连用

   His lack of experience militates against his chances of promotion.

   他经验不足，不利于他升迁的机会。

2. 2

   有利于、促成正式，常与 in favor of 连用

   Several factors militate in favor of raising the interest rate.

   有几项因素有利于提高利率。