exertion

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Definitions

n.

The expenditure of physical or mental effort; vigorous activity.

努力,用力,费力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
ertroot
+
ionact, process, state
=exertion

Common Collocations

  • 1.physical exertion身体努力
  • 2.great exertion巨大努力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The physical exertion required for the mountain climbing expedition exhausted even experienced mountaineers.

  • 2.

    Mental exertion during intense studying can be just as tiring as physical exercise activities.

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