militate的词源

英文词源

militate (v.)

1620s, "to serve as a soldier" (now rare), from Latin militatum, past participle of militare "serve as a soldier," from miles "soldier" (see military (adj.)). Sense developed via "conflict with," to "be evidence" for or against (1640s). Related: Militated; militating.

中文词源

militate：动武，妨碍，阻止

来自拉丁语militare,当兵，战斗，来自miles,战士，词源同military.引申词义动武，妨碍，阻止等。

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：militate 词源，militate 含义。