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| /ˈeksəˌsaɪz/ |
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| 1 | I to do a physical activity such as walking , swimming , or running in order to stay healthy and make your body stronger 运动；锻炼 |
| Do you eat properly and exercise regularly? 你饮食合理并经常锻炼吗？ |
| | 1a | T to move or use a particular part of your body in order to make it strong 活动（身体某一部位） | | The doctor said I should exercise my knee every morning. 医生说我每天早上都要活动活动膝盖。 | |
| | 1b | T to allow an animal to walk or run so that it stays healthy 遛（动物） | | Large dogs should be exercised every day. 大狗每天都得遛遛。 | |
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| 2 | T formal to use your power , rights, or influence 行使（权力）；运用（权利）；施加（影响） |
| For centuries, the Church exercised almost unquestioned authority. 几个世纪以来教会一直扮演着几乎不容置疑的权威角色。 |
| | 2a | to use a skill or personal quality , especially in order to avoid problems （尤指为避免问题而）应用（技能或个人特点） | | Caution must be exercised when operating this equipment. 操作这台设备时必须小心。 | |
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| 3 | T very formal to worry someone or make them think hard about something 使担忧；使伤脑筋 |
| They were greatly exercised by the prospect of losing their jobs. 他们为可能面临的失业感到烦乱不安。 |
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