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单词 exertion
释义

exertion

noun

ex·​er·​tion ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially : a laborious or perceptible effort

Synonyms

  • activity
  • conditioning
  • exercise
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Example Sentences

He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs. an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
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Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

exertion

noun

ex·​er·​tion ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
1
: the act of putting into use
They won by the exertion of great effort.
2
: use of strength or ability
The game requires physical exertion.

exertion

noun

1
as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • activity
  • conditioning
  • exercise
  • training
  • workout
  • calisthenics
  • toning
  • trimming
  • gymnastics
  • aerobics
  • weight lifting
  • warm-up
  • isometrics
  • body mechanics
  • plyometrics
  • bodybuilding
  • athletics
  • physical therapy
  • slimnastics
2
as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • effort
  • work
  • sweat
  • pains
  • expenditure
  • energy
  • labor
  • trouble
  • while
  • toil
  • power
  • muscle
  • drudgery
  • strain
  • travail
  • elbow grease
  • try
  • endeavor
  • slog
  • might
  • dint
  • attempt
  • grind
  • puissance
  • force
  • go
  • essay
  • pass
  • trial
  • fling
  • whack
  • shot
  • stab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ease
  • smoothness
  • facility
  • fluency
  • indolence
  • inertia
  • inactivity
  • inaction
  • laziness
  • adroitness
  • idleness
  • quiescence
  • languor
  • dormancy
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