Exert



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• v. 运用 ( 力量等)
• ［英］ v. 运用 ( 力量等) ( to apply with great energy or straining effort)
• ［记］ ex+ert ( 力量) -> 出力
• ［同］ 同根词: inert ( 惰性的, 不活跃的)
• ［例］ She opened the door by exerting all her strength.

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere to thrust out, from ex- + serere to join — more at series
• Date: circa 1630
• 1.
  • a. to put forth (as strength) <the force is exerted sideways>
  • b. to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort <won't have to exert himself moving the table>
• 2. to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect <exerted a bad influence on his students>
• 3. employ, wield <exerted her leadership abilities intelligently>

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