1660s, "thrust forth, push out," from Latin exertus/exsertus, past participle of exerere/exserere "thrust out, put forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + serere "attach, join" (see series). Meaning "put into use" is 1680s. Related: Exerted; exerting.
权威例句
1. We all know that when we exert ourselves our heart rate increases.
我们都知道太卖命了会导致心跳加速。
2. He likes to exert his authority.
他喜欢行使自己的权力.
3. Exert yourself to the utmost!
子其勉之!
4. The more self-knowledge we have, the more control we can exert over our feelings and behaviour.
我们越有自知之明就越能控制自己的感情和行为。
5. We must exert ourselves to catch up with them, or it would be too late.