exertion
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/ɪɡˈzɜːrʃn/
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/ɪɡˈzɜːʃn/
physical or mental effort; trying hard to do something
After the long run, his face showed the exertion of pushing his body to its limits.
长跑之后,他的脸上显露出将身体推向极限的体力消耗。
using power or force to make something happen
The successful outcome required careful exertion of influence over the team members.
成功的成果需要对团队成员进行谨慎的影响力运用。