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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ex·ert 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 English Etymology exert 1647, from L. exertus, pp. of exerere "thrust out, put forth," from ex- "out" + serere "attach, join" (see series). Exertion in the sense of "vigorous action" is from 1777. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 exert exert / i^5zE:t; NAmE i^5zE:rt / verb[VN] 1. to use power or influence to affect sb / sth 运用；行使；施加: 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 to make a big physical or mental effort 努力；竭力: In order to be successful he would have to exert himself. 他必须努力才能成功。 OLT exert verb ⇨ use 1 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ex·ert \igˈzər]t, eg-, -zə̄], -zəi], usu ]d.+V\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin exertus, exsertus, past participle of exerere, exserere to thrust out, from ex- ex- (I) + serere to join together — more at series 1. obsolete : to thrust forth : emit 2. a. : to put forth or put out (as strength, power, or effort) : bring (as a force) into play : set in operation : make effective < he had to exert all his strength to move the stone > b. : to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort < if people are to exert themselves they must be convinced — A.J.P.Taylor > 3. obsolete : show , reveal 4. : to bring (as a force, an influence) to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect < never would have entered the political arena at all if his father had not exerted relentless pressure — Bennett Cerf > < forms which exerted a profound influence on late buildings — American Guide Series: New York City > < his long poetic career … continues to exert a special fascination — Delmore Schwartz > 5. : exercise , wield < a chance to exert leadership in a constructive way — Education Digest > < disguised aristocracies, where courtiers or even courtesans frequently exert the real power — M.R.Cohen > |
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