1.But she said the poverty and cultural barriers affecting women in her society worked against her.
work against 对…不利;违背
Her testimony works against his chance of success as a politician.
她的证词使他作为一个政治家很难有成功的机会 。
Some members of the other party are working against suggested changes in the law.
另一党派中的一些人极力反对修改法律的提议 。