Exercise
01
锻炼, 体育活动
a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy
例子
He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.
他由于心脏状况而避免剧烈运动。
Regular exercise is important for your health.
定期锻炼对你的健康很重要。
02
练习, 习题
a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill
例子
The math textbook included a variety of exercises at the end of each chapter to help students practice solving equations.
The language workbook contained exercises that focused on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension to improve students' language skills.
03
行使, 运用
the act of using or applying something, like a skill or right
例子
The exercise of free speech is protected by the constitution.
言论自由的行使受到宪法的保护。
She showed great exercise of patience during the long meeting.
在漫长的会议中，她表现出了极大的耐心运用。
04
练习, 训练
repeated practice or training to improve a skill or ability
例子
The pianist 's daily exercises improved her finger dexterity.
钢琴家的日常练习提高了她的手指灵活性。
Military recruits underwent rigorous exercises to build endurance.
军事新兵接受了严格的训练以增强耐力。
05
动作, 行动
an action taken, often viewed negatively, that has little or no significant impact or result
Disapproving例子
His complaint to the manager was a pointless exercise that changed nothing.
他向经理的投诉是一个毫无意义的练习，什么也没改变。
Arguing with him was a futile exercise, as he never listened.
和他争论是一种徒劳的练习，因为他从不听。
06
仪式, 典礼
(usually plural) a formal ceremony involving processions and speeches
例子
The graduation exercises included a speech by the valedictorian.
毕业典礼包括毕业生代表的演讲。
Military exercises marked the anniversary of the academy's founding.
军事演习标志着学院成立的周年纪念。
to exercise
01
锻炼, 运动
to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger
Intransitive
例子
He does n't exercise as much as he should.
他没有像他应该的那样多锻炼。
He needs to exercise more to lose weight.
他需要多锻炼来减肥。
02
行使, 运用
to begin to apply or use something
Transitive: to exercise a right
例子
Citizens are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.
鼓励公民行使他们的投票权。
The company decided to exercise its legal option to renegotiate the terms of the contract.
公司决定行使其法律选择权以重新谈判合同条款。
03
锻炼, 训练
to engage body parts in activities that improve or maintain a particular skill, ability, or function
Transitive: to exercise a body part
例子
Solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku is a great way to exercise your brain and keep it sharp.
解决填字游戏和数独是锻炼大脑并保持敏锐的好方法。
Aspiring musicians need to exercise their fingers regularly through practice sessions.
有抱负的音乐家需要通过练习课程定期锻炼他们的手指。
04
训练, 锻炼
to engage in activities intentionally and repetitively for the purpose of enhancing skills, strength, knowledge, or abilities
Transitive: to exercise sb/sth
例子
The sergeant scheduled a daily routine to exercise the troops.
中士安排了一个日常例行程序来训练部队。
The equestrian coach spends hours each day to exercise the horses, ensuring they are well-trained for competitions.
马术教练每天花数小时训练马匹，确保它们为比赛做好了充分的准备。
