militate against

英 美
  • 妨碍对...产生不利影响
  • against prep.反对;逆;违背;倚靠;映衬;防御;相比;相对
  • militate v.发生作用;有影响
    1. Your age can work against you in this job.
      你的年纪会妨碍你干这个工作。
    2. Higher medical costs legislate against an improvement in health.
      医疗费用的上涨妨碍了健康的改善。