exertion
noun uk/ɪɡˈzɜː.ʃən/ us/ɪɡˈzɝː.ʃən/
(EFFORT)
[ C or U ]尽力;努力;费力
the use of a lot of mental or physical effort
I get out of breath with any kind of physical exertion. 我一干点体力活就上气不接下气。
We were exhausted after our exertions. 我们用尽全力，最后个个精疲力尽。
(USE)
[ U ]运用;行使（权威、权力等）;施加（影响等）
the use of something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen
the exertion of influence over who was appointed to the job 对于被授予该职位的人施以影响