exert
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (on sb/sth) bring (a quality, skill, pressure, etc) into use; apply sth 用(某特質、 技巧、 壓力等); 應用(某物)
He exerted all his influence to make them accept his plan. 他用盡一切影響力使他們接受他的計劃.
Her husband exerted a lot of pressure on her to succeed. 她丈夫殷切期望她能成功, 給了她很大的壓力.
2 [Tn no passive 不用於被動語態]
~ oneself make an effort 努力; 盡力
You'll have to exert yourself more if you want to pass your exam. 你若想考試及格, 就必須更加努力.
He doesn't have to exert himself on my behalf. 他不必為我費那麼大力氣.
*[ig'z?:t]vt. 發揮, 運用, 施以影響【法】 施加, 產生, 行使相關詞組: 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