exert
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ex·ert /ɪɡˈzɜːt $ -ɜːrt/ ●○○ verb [transitive] 1 USE somethingto use your power, influence etc in order to make something happen 运用〔权力〕；施加〔影响力〕 They exerted considerable influence within the school. 他们在校内施加了很大的影响力。 Environmental groups are exerting pressure on the government to tighten pollution laws. 环境保护组织在向政府施加压力，要求从严执行环保法律法规。2 exert yourself WORK HARDto work very hard and use a lot of physical or mental energy 竭力，努力 He has exerted himself tirelessly on behalf of the charity. 他为这个慈善组织奋斗不懈。n COLLOCATIONSnounsexert pressureDid Democratic leaders exert pressure on their colleagues to vote for the new law?exert influenceThese large companies exert considerable influence over the government.exert controlThe state should not exert control over the media.exert powerHe exerts considerable power within the family.exert authorityIt is every parent's responsibility to exert their authority by laying down some firm rules.exert disciplineExerting discipline is essential, especially when there are problem students in the class.exert effortWe exerted every effort to get there on time.exert your will (=make something happen in the way that you want)The army exerted its will by arresting anti-government supporters.→ See Verb table
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exert• In later poems she is usually shown as treacherous and malicious, exerting a deadly and destructive power over men.• This time around no great pressure was exerted by the home team.• Does a team that has to exert itself to get to 38-44 deserve a place at the big table?• Much of this was spontaneous, although a number of small syndicalist and Marxist parties were able to exert some influence.• But it was not long before the harsh facts of economic and social life exerted their pressure.• Dayton is a young Gentleman of talents, with an ambition to exert them.exerting pressure on• Adversarial attitudes still exist and the Government is exerting pressure on the industry to tackle this problem.Origin exert (1600-1700) Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere “to push out”ex·ert verb →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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exert
ex‧ert /ɪɡˈzɜːt $ -ɜːrt/
verb [transitive]
They exerted considerable influence within the school.
Environmental groups are exerting pressure on the government to tighten pollution laws.
2. exert yourself to work very hard and use a lot of physical or mental energy:
He has exerted himself tirelessly on behalf of the charity.
■ nouns
▪exert pressure Did Democratic leaders exert pressure on their colleagues to vote for the new law?
▪exert influence These large companies exert considerable influence over the government.
▪exert control The state should not exert control over the media.
▪exert power He exerts considerable power within the family.
▪exert authority It is every parent's responsibility to exert their authority by laying down some firm rules.
▪exert discipline Exerting discipline is essential, especially when there are problem students in the class.
▪exert effort We exerted every effort to get there on time.
▪exert your will (=make something happen in the way that you want) The army exerted its will by arresting anti-government supporters.
ex‧ert /ɪɡˈzɜːt $ -ɜːrt/
verb [transitive] Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: exsertus, past participle of exserere 'to push out'
1. to use your power, influence etc in order to make something happen:Language: Latin
Origin: exsertus, past participle of exserere 'to push out'
2. exert yourself to work very hard and use a lot of physical or mental energy:
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