exert

US /ɪɡˈzɝːt/

UK /ɪɡˈzɝːt/

施加, 运用, 发挥

apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)

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He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box.

他必须施加全部力量才能举起那个沉重的箱子。

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The company decided to exert more control over its subsidiaries.

公司决定对子公司施加更多控制。