The song was banned on the grounds that it might foment racial tension.这首歌因可能挑起种族冲突被禁播了。His remarks only served to foment more discontent from the people.他的发言只会煽动更多的不满。She joined every protest and signed any petition likely to foment trouble.她参与了每一次抗议活动，并在所有可能引起麻烦的请愿中签了名。