| 释义 |
ex·ert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ vt. | phr.
vt.
1. 用(力)，尽(力)
exert all one's strength 尽全力
exert every effort 尽一切力量
2. 运用，行使；发挥；施加
exert control over sb. 对某人加以控制
exert one's leadership abilities 发挥自己的领导才干
He's been exerting a lot of pressure on me to change my mind. 他一直在施加种种压力要我改变主意。
[< L exserere to thrust out < EX-¹ + serere to join, fasten together]
phr. exert oneself 努力，尽力 exert oneself in the service of the people 尽力为人民服务 She exerted herself all year to earn good marks. 她整年努力以期获得好分数。 exert oneself for the welfare of children 为孩子们的幸福而尽力 |