exerts; exerted; exerting
exerts; exerted; exerting
Learner's definition of EXERT
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: to use (strength, ability, etc.)用,使用,运用(力量、能力等) 2
: to cause (force, effort, etc.) to have an effect or to be felt发挥;施加 -
The company exerted [=put] pressure on local politicians.这家公司向当地的政治人物施压。
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He exerts a lot of influence on the other members of the committee.他对委员会的其他成员影响很大。
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the force exerted by the machine这台机器的威力
exert yourself
: to make an effort to do something努力;尽力