exert

及ぼす、行使する

人や物に作用するよう、力や影響力、圧力を働かせること。

やさしい英語で： To use power, influence, or pressure to affect someone or something.

• Parents exert a strong influence on children.
• The government exerted pressure on the company.
• This small magnet exerts a surprisingly strong force.

使い方： exert something on someone/something (The company exerted pressure on its suppliers.); exert control over someone/something (She exerts control over every part of the business.)

類義語： apply, exercise, wield

よく使う表現： exert pressure, exert influence, exert control, exert force

力を尽くす、努力する

何かをするために、多くの力やエネルギーを使うこと。

やさしい英語で： To use a lot of energy or strength to do something.

• Don't exert yourself in this heat.
• He exerted himself during the final part of the race.
• She rarely exerts herself enough to feel tired.

使い方： exert oneself (You need to exert yourself to climb that hill.)

類義語： make an effort, push oneself

反対語： rest, relax

よく使う表現： exert yourself, exert oneself, exert one's strength