exert

They exerted considerable influence within the school..他们在校内施加了很大的影响力。

Environmental groups are exerting pressure on the government to tighten pollution laws..环境保护组织在向政府施加压力，要求从严执行环保法律法规。

exert oneself,努力；尽力

exert an influence on,对……产生影响

真题例句...Swedish family-friendly policies tend to exert a negative influence on women's careers...第一套CET62014.6阅读理解

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真题例句...and exert more effort...CET62012.6阅读理解

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