exercise

noun

活动；运动 activity/movements

1. （身体或脑力的）活动，锻炼，运动
   physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
   1. Swimming is good exercise.
      游泳是有益的运动。
   2. I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day.
      我整天坐在办公室很少运动。
   3. The mind needs exercise as well as the body.
      大脑同身体一样需要锻炼。
   4. vigorous/gentle exercise
      剧烈的 / 平和的运动
   5. to take exercise
      锻炼
2. （保持健康或培养技能的）一套动作，训练活动，练习
   a set of movements or activities that you do to stay healthy or develop a skill
   1. breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises
      呼吸 / 放松 / 伸展运动
   2. exercises for the piano
      钢琴练习
   3. Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg.
      每条腿重复做十次这种动作。

问题 questions

3. 习题；练习
   a set of questions in a book that tests your knowledge or practises a skill
   1. grammar exercises
      语法练习
   2. Do exercise one for homework.
      家庭作业做习题一。

权力 / 权利的行使；品质的运用 use of power/right/quality

4. 行使；运用；使用
   the use of power, a skill, a quality or a right to make sth happen
   1. the exercise of power by the government
      政府权力的行使
   2. the exercise of discretion
      自行决定权的行使

为某结果 for particular result

5. （为达到特定结果的）活动
   an activity that is designed to achieve a particular result
   1. an exercise in public relations
      公共关系活动
   2. Staying calm was an exercise in self-control.
      保持镇定是一种自我控制活动。
   3. a communications exercise
      通信演习
   4. In the end it proved a pointless exercise.
      这最终证明是一项毫无意义的活动。

士兵 for soldiers

6. （士兵的）操练，演习，演练
   a set of activities for training soldiers
   1. military exercises
      军事演习

仪式 ceremonies

7. 典礼；仪式
   ceremonies
   1. college graduation exercises
      大学毕业典礼

verb

行使权力 / 权利；运用品质 use power/right/quality

1. 行使；使用；运用
   to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve sth
   1. When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent.
      她出庭时行使了自己保持沉默的权利。
   2. He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people.
      他是个对别人有相当影响的人。

体力锻炼 do physical activity

2. 锻炼；训练；操练
   to do sports or other physical activities in order to stay healthy or become stronger; to make an animal do this
   1. an hour's class of exercising to music
      音乐伴奏下的一小时健身操课
   2. How often do you exercise?
      你多长时间锻炼一次？
   3. Horses need to be exercised regularly.
      马需要有规律的训练。
3. 锻炼（身体某部位）
   to give a part of the body the movement and activity it needs to keep strong and healthy
   1. These movements will exercise your arms and shoulders.
      这些动作将锻炼你的手臂和肩膀。

焦虑 be anxious

4. 使焦虑；使不安；使烦恼
   if sb is exercised about sth, they are very anxious about it

1. VERB 运用;行使
   If you exercise something such as your authority, your rights, or a good quality, you use it or put it into effect.
   1. They are merely exercising their right to free speech...
      他们只是在行使他们的言论自由权。
   2. 'The powers delegated to me,' the President said, 'will be exercised with due responsibility.'...
      “赋予我的权力，”总统说，“我将尽责履行。”
   3. Britain has warned travellers to exercise prudence and care.
      英国已经警告游客要谨慎小心。
   4. Exercise is also a noun.
      
   5. ...the exercise of political and economic power...
      行使政治经济权力
   6. Leadership does not rest on the exercise of force alone.
      领导才能并不仅仅在于武力的运用。
2. VERB 活动;运动;锻炼
   When you exercise, you move your body energetically in order to get fit and to remain healthy.
   1. She exercises two or three times a week...
      她每周锻炼两三次。
   2. Never keep on exercising if you have even the slightest chest pain...
      即使你只感到很轻微的胸部疼痛，也不要继续锻炼。
   3. Exercising the body does a great deal to improve one's health.
      锻炼身体对增进健康大有益处。
   4. Exercise is also a noun.
      
   5. Lack of exercise can lead to feelings of depression and exhaustion...
      缺乏锻炼会导致抑郁和疲劳。
   6. Aerobic exercise moves our entire body and uses most major muscles.
      有氧运动活动全身，锻炼大多数主要肌肉。
3. VERB 锻炼（身体部位）
   If a movement or activity exercises a part of your body, it keeps it strong, healthy, or in good condition.
   1. They call rowing the perfect sport. It exercises every major muscle group.
      他们称划船是最佳运动，它可以锻炼每一处主要肌肉群。
4. N-COUNT 锻炼;练习
   Exercises are a series of movements or actions which you do in order to get fit, remain healthy, or practise for a particular physical activity.
   1. These stomach exercises will tighten abdominal muscles...
      这些腹部练习会增强腹肌。
   2. I do special neck and shoulder exercises...
      我做专门的颈部和肩部运动。
   3. That's when I try to meditate or do some deep-breathing exercises.
      这时我就会试着沉思或者做些深呼吸练习。
5. N-COUNT 演习;操练
   Exercises are military activities and operations which are not part of a real war, but which allow the armed forces to practise for a real war.
   1. General Powell predicted that in the future it might even be possible to stage joint military exercises...
      鲍威尔将军预测将来甚至可能举行联合军事演习。
   2. The military truck was taking 14 men on exercise in a remote area of Norway.
      那辆军用卡车正载着14名士兵到挪威的一个偏远地区进行操练。
6. N-COUNT 练习;习题
   An exercise is a short activity or piece of work that you do, for example in school, which is designed to help you learn a particular skill.
   1. Try working through the opening exercises in this chapter...
      做一做本章节的开篇习题。
   2. He took up piano lessons, combining standard classical exercises with his own attempts at Gershwin.
      他上钢琴课，一边进行标准的经典作品的练习，一边自己尝试练习格什温的作品。
7. N-PLURAL 仪式；典礼
   Exercises is an official ceremony, in which people make speeches and present awards.
   1. Vicky and Gary attended the graduation exercises at Columbia.
      维基和加里参加了哥伦比亚大学的毕业典礼。
8. N-COUNT （尤指非预期的）活动，情况
   If you describe an activity as an exercise in a particular quality or result, you mean that it has that quality or result, especially when it was not intended to have it.
   1. Her morning was an exercise in indecision. She tried on everything in her closet but couldn't remember what he'd liked...
      她整个早晨都犹豫不决。她试穿了衣橱中的所有衣服，却不记得他喜欢哪一件。
   2. As an exercise in stating the obvious, this could scarcely be faulted...
      这说的都是些显而易见的事情，几乎不可能出错。
   3. Think what a waste of taxpayers' money the whole exercise was.
      想想那整件事会浪费纳税人多少钱呀。
9. VERB 使担忧;使不安
   If something exercises you or your mind, you think or talk about it a great deal, especially because you are worried or concerned about it.
   1. This has been a major problem exercising the minds of scientists around the world...
      这一直是困扰全世界科学家的一个重要问题。
   2. The proper role of appeal judges is an issue that has long exercised the finest legal minds.
      上诉法官应当扮演何种角色，这一问题长期以来困扰着那些最出色的法律人士。

1. This was not an academic exercise — soldiers 'lives were at risk
   这不是纸上演习——士兵的生命受到了威胁。
2. Regular exercise can increase your basal metabolic rate
   定期运动能够提高你的基础代谢率。
3. In desperation I joined a physical exercise class.
   在绝望中我参加了一个健身班。
4. Diet and exercise will alter your shape
   节食和锻炼会改变你的体形。
5. The physical benefits of exercise can be divided into three factors
   运动对身体的好处可以分为3个方面。
6. 'The powers delegated to me,' the President said, 'will be exercised with due responsibility.'
   “赋予我的权力，”总统说，“我将尽责履行。”
7. She exercises two or three times a week
   她每周锻炼两三次。
8. Never keep on exercising if you have even the slightest chest pain
   即使你只感到很轻微的胸部疼痛，也不要继续锻炼。
9. Exercising the body does a great deal to improve one's health.
   锻炼身体对增进健康大有益处。
10. They call rowing the perfect sport. It exercises every major muscle group.
    他们称划船是最佳运动，它可以锻炼每一处主要肌肉群。
11. These stomach exercises will tighten abdominal muscles
    这些腹部练习会增强腹肌。
12. I do special neck and shoulder exercises
    我做专门的颈部和肩部运动。
13. That's when I try to meditate or do some deep-breathing exercises.
    这时我就会试着沉思或者做些深呼吸练习。
14. General Powell predicted that in the future it might even be possible to stage joint military exercises
    鲍威尔将军预测将来甚至可能举行联合军事演习。
15. The military truck was taking 14 men on exercise in a remote area of Norway.
    那辆军用卡车正载着14名士兵到挪威的一个偏远地区进行操练。
16. Try working through the opening exercises in this chapter
    做一做本章节的开篇习题。
17. He took up piano lessons, combining standard classical exercises with his own attempts at Gershwin.
    他上钢琴课，一边进行标准的经典作品的练习，一边自己尝试练习格什温的作品。
18. This has been a major problem exercising the minds of scientists around the world
    这一直是困扰全世界科学家的一个重要问题。
19. The proper role of appeal judges is an issue that has long exercised the finest legal minds.
    上诉法官应当扮演何种角色，这一问题长期以来困扰着那些最出色的法律人士。
20. This exercise improves your coordination, balance, timing and footwork.
    这项锻炼可以提高协调能力、平衡力、把握时机的能力和脚法。
21. Exercise is just as important to health as good food
    锻炼与合理膳食对健康同等重要。
22. A major addition to the earlier revisions of the questionnaire is the job requirement exercise.
    之前对问卷的修改主要是增加了一些和工作要求有关的问题。
23. They are deprived of the ability to exercise the most rudimentary workers 'rights.
    他们被剥夺了行使最基本的工人权利的资格。
24. I should exercise more
    我应该多锻炼一些。
25. Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems
    锻炼能促进消化和排泄系统的活动。
26. Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body
    骑自行车是一项不错的锻炼方式。它能使身体各部分的肌肉更强健。
27. Drink whenever you feel thirsty during exercise.
    运动过程中渴了就喝点水。
28. Good health depends upon good food, exercise, and getting enough sleep.
    健康依赖于良好的食物、运动和充足的睡眠。
29. The doctor suggested I should have more outdoor exercise.
    医生建议我多做点户外活动。
30. I must take some exercise and loosen up my muscles.
    我必须运动一下，放松放松肌肉。

noun

1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
   1. the doctor recommended regular exercise
   2. he did some exercising
   3. the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit

   Synonym:    exercisingphysical exercisephysical exertionworkout

2. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
   1. you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

   Synonym:    example

3. systematic training by multiple repetitions
   1. practice makes perfect

   Synonym:    practicedrillpractice sessionrecitation

4. the act of using
   1. he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
   2. skilled in the utilization of computers

   Synonym:    useusageutilizationutilisationemployment

5. (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
   1. academic exercises

verb

1. do physical exercise
   1. She works out in the gym every day

   Synonym:    work out

2. give a workout to
   1. Some parents exercise their infants
   2. My personal trainer works me hard
   3. work one's muscles
   4. this puzzle will exercise your mind

   Synonym:    workwork out

3. learn by repetition
   1. We drilled French verbs every day
   2. Pianists practice scales

   Synonym:    drillpracticepractise

4. put to use
   1. exert one's power or influence

   Synonym:    exert

5. carry out or practice
   1. practice law

   Synonym:    practicepractisedo