1. | ~ sth 运用;行使;施加to use power or influence to affect sb/sth |
He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan. 他利用他的所有权力让他们接受这个计划。 | |
The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides. 月球对地球的吸引力引起潮汐。 |
2. | ~ yourself 努力;竭力to make a big physical or mental effort |
In order to be successful he would have to exert himself. 他必须努力才能成功。 |