exert

IPA/ɪɡˈzɜːt/
KK[ɪɡzˈɚt]IPA/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

exert — 動詞

  • exertpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • exertshe / she / it
  • exertedpast simple
  • exerting-ing form

1. to use power, authority, or influence in a deliberate way to produce a particula

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

施展；施加

運用權力、影響力以達目的

to use power, authority, or influence in a deliberate way to produce a particular result

例句

The union exerted pressure on the company to raise wages.

工會對公司施加壓力，要求提高工資。

exert pressure on [sb] to [do]

Nikos exerted his authority to push the project through the committee.

Nikos 運用自己的權威，推動該項目通過委員會審查。

exert + authority + to [do]

常見搭配
  • exert authority
  • exert influence
  • exert pressure
  • exert power
  • exert control
同義詞
  • apply

    broader, less forceful; can be used with rules or methods

  • exercise

    more formal; often used for rights, patience, or authority

  • wield

    slightly physical flavour; suggests power held and actively used

  • bring to bear

    formal phrase; suggests concentrated, sustained effort

反義詞
  • withhold

    refuse to use power or influence one has

  • relinquish

    give up authority or control entirely

文法句型

exert + noun (authority/power/influence/pressure)

用法筆記

The direct object of this sense is always an abstract noun such as authority, influence, power, or pressure. Never use a person or concrete object.

常見錯誤

The boss exerted his employees to work harder.
The boss exerted pressure on his employees to work harder.
exert requires an abstract noun (authority, pressure, influence), not a person, as its object.
She exerted the new rule immediately.
She exerted her authority to enforce the new rule.
exert is not a synonym for apply/enforce rules; it means putting your own resource (authority, power) to use.

2. to use effort, strength, or energy — either mental or physical — to achieve some

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

付出；盡力

付出體力或心力去做某事

to use effort, strength, or energy — either mental or physical — to achieve something

例句

Roya exerted herself to finish the marathon in under four hours.

Roya 竭盡全力跑完全程馬拉松，成績在四小時以內。

exert + reflexive pronoun

The students exerted great effort to prepare for the final exams.

學生們為了準備期末考試付出了很大的努力。

exert + effort + to [do]

常見搭配
  • exert effort
  • exert yourself
  • exert strength
  • exert energy
  • exert force
同義詞
  • strive

    suggests purposeful, sustained effort toward a goal

  • push

    informal; can mean driving oneself beyond normal limits

  • strain

    implies physical difficulty and possible overexertion

  • labour

    suggests heavy, often physical work over time

反義詞
  • relax

    stop making an effort; let go of tension

  • idle

    spend time doing nothing productive

文法句型

exert + reflexive pronoun

exert + noun (effort/strength/energy)

用法筆記

When the object is not specified (effort/strength/energy), this sense requires a reflexive pronoun: exert oneself. Common in descriptions of sports, exams, rescue operations, and mentally demanding tasks.

常見錯誤

She exerted to open the jar.
She exerted herself to open the jar.
When no direct object like effort or strength is given, the reflexive pronoun (oneself) is required.
He exerted hard to win the race.
He exerted himself to win the race.
exert is not used with an adverb like 'hard' in this way; use the reflexive construction instead.

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常用片語

  • bring to bear

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