Exert Meaning in English
word
释义
To use physical, mental, or emotional effort; or to apply influence, force, or pressure on something or someone.
用法与细微差别
Formal and often used in academic, professional, or scientific contexts. Common with nouns like 'effort', 'influence', 'pressure', and 'control': 'exert influence', 'exert effort'. Not for casual effort (use 'try', 'make an effort' instead). Do not confuse with 'insert'.
例句
You must exert more effort to improve your grades.
basic
A leader can exert great influence over people.
basic
To open the door, you need to exert some force.
basic
He didn't exert himself during practice, so he didn't improve.
natural
Parents can exert pressure on their children to choose a certain career.
natural
If you exert too much energy, you'll get tired quickly.
natural