exerts

vt.运用；施加

He exerted all his influence to make them accept his plan. 他用尽一切影响力使他们接受他的计划。

He doesn't have to exert himself on my behalf. 他不必为我费那么大力气。

You have to exert more efforts if you want to catch up with your classmates. 你要想赶上你的同学的话,就得多花些功夫。

His teachings still exert a strong influence. 他的教导仍在产生巨大影响。

exert后接反身代词表示“努力,尽力”。