exert

• 动词，表示施加某种力量、影响、压力或运用某种能力、努力。

A verb used to indicate the act of applying or putting forth effort, influence, or pressure.

1. Apply effort or forceB2formal

   To put forth physical or mental effort; to use strength or influence.

   施加

   • He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
   • She exerted great effort to finish the marathon.
   • The team exerted pressure on the opposing side.

   同义词applybring to bearemployexerciseexpenduseutilizewield

   反义词idlelazerelaxrest

2. Use influence or authorityB2formal

   To apply or bring to bear (influence, authority, or power) in order to achieve a result.

   施加影响

   • The CEO exerted his authority to approve the new policy.
   • Parents often exert a strong influence on their children's choices.
   • The government exerted diplomatic pressure to resolve the conflict.

   同义词applybring to bearemployexerciseuseutilizewield