exert
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (on sb/sth) bring (a quality, skill, pressure, etc) into use; apply sth 用(某特质、 技巧、 压力等); 应用(某物)
He exerted all his influence to make them accept his plan. 他用尽一切影响力使他们接受他的计划.
Her husband exerted a lot of pressure on her to succeed. 她丈夫殷切期望她能成功, 给了她很大的压力.
2 [Tn no passive 不用於被动语态]
~ oneself make an effort 努力; 尽力
You'll have to exert yourself more if you want to pass your exam. 你若想考试及格, 就必须更加努力.
He doesn't have to exert himself on my behalf. 他不必为我费那麽大力气.
*[ig'zә:t]vt. 发挥, 运用, 施以影响【法】 施加, 产生, 行使相关词组: exert an effect on... exert direct control of... exert oneself exert every effort exert one's utmost exert pressure on sb exert influence on sb exert oneself to the utmost exert oneself to the uttermost