exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ CET4 TEM4 ( exerting, exerted, exerts )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone or something exerts influence, authority, or pressure, they use it in a strong or determined way, especially in order to produce a particular effect. 施加 (影响、压力); 运用 (权威) [正式]

  例：

  He exerted considerable influence on the thinking of the scientific community on these issues.

  他对科学界在这些问题上的思考施加了相当大的影响。

• 2. 

  V-T If you exert yourself, you make a great physical or mental effort, or work hard to do something. 耗费 (自己的精力)

  例：

  Do not exert yourself unnecessarily.

  不要无谓地耗费自己的精力。

• 3. 

  exertion N-UNCOUNT 耗费

  例：

  He clearly found the physical exertion exhilarating.

  他明显发现体力消耗令人愉悦。