exert/Igˋzɝt; Iɡˈzɜːt/v [T] 1 exert authority/influence/pressure etc to use your authority or influence to make something happen 施加权威/影响/压力等: +on The UN is exerting pressure on the two countries to stop the war. 联合国正在向两国施加压力促其停战。2 exert yourself to make a great effort 尽力﹐努力