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militate

UK //ˈmɪl.ɪ.teɪt//US //ˈmɪl.ə.teɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'militare',意为 'to serve as a soldier'(作为士兵服役),后引申为 'to have influence'(产生影响)。

verb

❶ 指某种因素或情况对某件事产生强烈影响,通常是不利的或阻碍性的影响。常用于正式语境中,表示某些条件不利于某结果的发生。

“His lack of experience militated against his chances of getting the job.”

(他缺乏经验,这降低了他获得这份工作的机会。)

“The high cost of living militates in favor of moving to a smaller town.”

(高昂的生活成本促使人们考虑搬到更小的城镇。)

同义词:hinder, counteract, oppose

常见短语

militate against — 表示某种因素对某事产生不利影响或阻碍其发生,常用于正式语境。

“His criminal record militated against his application for the visa.”

(他的犯罪记录对他的签证申请产生了不利影响。)

militate in favor of — 表示某种因素对某事产生有利影响或促进其发生,同样用于正式语境。

“The economic growth militates in favor of increased employment.”

(经济增长有利于增加就业机会。)