vt.運用;施加
He exerted all his influence to make them accept his plan. 他用盡一切影響力使他們接受他的計劃。
He doesn't have to exert himself on my behalf. 他不必為我費那么大力氣。
His teachings still exert a strong influence. 他的教導仍在產(chǎn)生巨大影響。
exert后接反身代詞表示“努力,盡力”。