| 单词 | exercise |
| 释义 | exercise —exercise /ˈek.sə.saɪz/ aep /-sɚ-/ noun (CEREMONY) exercises [plural] US FORMAL► F0 a ceremony that includes speeches and usually traditional music or activities: » graduation exercisesThesaurus+: ↑CeremoniesWord partners for exercise noun (HEALTHY ACTIVITY)• ♯do/♯get/♯take exercise• be ♯good exercise• ♯daily/♯regular exercise• ♯strenuous/♯vigorous exercise• ♯gentle/♯light/♯moderate exercise• a ♯form of exercise• an exercise ♯class/♯programme/♯routineWord partners for exercise noun (PRACTICE)• ♯perform/♯take part in an exercise• the ♯aim/♯object/♯point/♯purpose of the exercise• a ♯futile/♯pointless exercise• a ♯useful/♯worthwhile exercise• an exercise ♯in sthnoun (PRACTICE) C2 [C] an action or actions intended to improve something or make something happen: » Ships from eight navies will be taking part in an exercise in the Pacific to improve their efficiency in combat.» It would be a useful exercise for you to say the speech aloud several times.» an exercise in public relationsThesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleA2 [C] a short piece of written work that you do to practise something you are learning: » The book has exercises at the end of every chapter.Thesaurus+: ↑Exams, tests and exercisesWord partners for exercise noun (HEALTHY ACTIVITY)• ♯do/♯get/♯take exercise• be ♯good exercise• ♯daily/♯regular exercise• ♯strenuous/♯vigorous exercise• ♯gentle/♯light/♯moderate exercise• a ♯form of exercise• an exercise ♯class/♯programme/♯routineWord partners for exercise noun (PRACTICE)• ♯perform/♯take part in an exercise• the ♯aim/♯object/♯point/♯purpose of the exercise• a ♯futile/♯pointless exercise• a ♯useful/♯worthwhile exercise• an exercise ♯in sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. carry out/conduct/perform/take part in an exercise» The navy took part in exercises off the North Coast.–Nouns-lu. the aim/object/point of the exercise» The object of the exercise is to get as many balls in the net as possible.–Types-lu. a military/team-building/training exercise» Constructing the bridge was meant to be a team-building exercise.-lu. an administrative/consultation exercise» We are involved in a consultation exercise with local residents about the new parking scheme.-lu. an academic/intellectual exercise» He sees politics as an intellectual exercise.-lu. a cost-cutting exercise» The government is carrying out cost-cutting exercises in the health care system.-lu. a damage-limitation exercise» The press conference was little more than a damage-limitation exercise.-lu. a money-making/promotional exercise» She sees her photography as a money-making exercise rather than something more artistic.–Adjectives-lu. a fruitless/futile/pointless exercise» Each morning we had to fold up all our bedclothes, which was a completely pointless exercise.-lu. a costly/expensive exercise» Getting all those people in one place is a costly exercise.-lu. a successful/useful/valuable/worthwhile exercise» The training day was a very useful exercise.–Prepositions-lu. an exercise in sth» The visit was an exercise in diplomacy.• • • Extra Examples:» These mental exercises are designed to encourage creative thinking.» The cost of this exercise is proving a major hurdle.» Today we're going to work on an exercise that aims to improve your interpersonal skills.» One official dismissed the ceasefire as a mere propaganda exercise.» Environmentalists attacked the company's ad as a public-relations exercise.noun [C or U] (HEALTHY ACTIVITY) ► A2 physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy: » Swimming is my favourite form of exercise.» You really should take more exercise.» I do stomach exercises most days.Thesaurus+: ↑Exercising and trainingWord partners for exercise noun (HEALTHY ACTIVITY)• ♯do/♯get/♯take exercise• be ♯good exercise• ♯daily/♯regular exercise• ♯strenuous/♯vigorous exercise• ♯gentle/♯light/♯moderate exercise• a ♯form of exercise• an exercise ♯class/♯programme/♯routineWord partners for exercise noun (PRACTICE)• ♯perform/♯take part in an exercise• the ♯aim/♯object/♯point/♯purpose of the exercise• a ♯futile/♯pointless exercise• a ♯useful/♯worthwhile exercise• an exercise ♯in sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. do/get/take exercise» I don't do any regular exercise.-lu. need exercise» The dogs need a lot of exercise.–Nouns-lu. a form/kind/type of exercise» Swimming is an excellent form of exercise.-lu. an exercise class/programme/regime/routine» He follows a strict exercise regime.-lu. an exercise bike/machine» I ride my exercise bike while I'm watching TV.-lu. an exercise fanatic/freak» He's a bit of an exercise freak.–Adjectives-lu. daily/regular exercise» I take regular exercise to keep in shape.-lu. strenuous/vigorous exercise» I try to avoid any form of vigorous exercise.-lu. gentle/moderate exercise» He was encouraged to take some gentle exercise.-lu. good exercise» Cycling to work is good exercise.–Types-lu. aerobic/weight-bearing exercise» Aerobic exercise is good for your lungs.-lu. physical exercise» She should not do any physical exercise for two weeks.-lu. breathing/relaxation exercises» We learned some breathing exercises at yoga.• • • Extra Examples:» Regular exercise reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.» This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.» Eat healthily and take plenty of exercise.» I haven't done much exercise all week, so I think I'll go for a jog this morning.» A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy.noun [U] FORMAL (USE) ► F0 the use of something: » The exercise of restraint may well be difficult.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingWord partners for exercise noun (HEALTHY ACTIVITY)• ♯do/♯get/♯take exercise• be ♯good exercise• ♯daily/♯regular exercise• ♯strenuous/♯vigorous exercise• ♯gentle/♯light/♯moderate exercise• a ♯form of exercise• an exercise ♯class/♯programme/♯routineWord partners for exercise noun (PRACTICE)• ♯perform/♯take part in an exercise• the ♯aim/♯object/♯point/♯purpose of the exercise• a ♯futile/♯pointless exercise• a ♯useful/♯worthwhile exercise• an exercise ♯in sthverb (DO HEALTHY ACTIVITY) ↑Verb Endings for exercise B1 [I or T] to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy: » She exercises most evenings usually by running.» A work-out in the gym will exercise all the major muscle groups.Thesaurus+: ↑Exercising and trainingF0 [T] If you exercise an animal, you make it walk or run so that it stays strong and healthy: » Now he's retired he spends most afternoons exercising his dogs.Thesaurus+: ↑Walking and walkers• • • Extra Examples:» Eat healthily and exercise regularly.» Aerobics is one of the most stimulating ways of exercising.» He would never exercise - he was terribly lazy.» If I have to exercise, I'd prefer walking or cycling to organized sport.» I try and keep in good shape by exercising every day.Common mistake: exercise! Warning: Check your spelling!! Exercise is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.verb [T] FORMAL (USE) ↑Verb Endings for exercise ► C2 to use something: » I exercised my democratic right by not voting in the election.» Always exercise caution when handling radioactive substances.» We've decided to exercise the option (= use the part of a legal agreement) to buy the house we now lease.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusing• • • Extra Examples:» We need to exercise some control on this situation before we find ourselves in serious trouble.» The security forces exercised great restraint by not responding to hostile attacks and threats.» The United Nations has exercised its authority to restore peace in the area.» Politicians these days seem less interested in exercising real influence on world events.» This piece of equipment doesn't exercise the shoulder and back muscles much.Common mistake: exercise! Warning: Check your spelling!! Exercise is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |
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