exert

vt

• ① 行使,运用;发挥(威力等)
  • exert all one's strength使尽力气
  • exert a lot of pressure on a person给某人施加很多压力
  • exert control over one's temper抑制自己的脾气

• ②[exert oneself]努力,尽力
  • He exerted himself to finish the job on time.他尽力准时完成那件工作。
  • Exert yourself for that aim.为了那个目的而尽力吧。