n.

1. 运动，锻炼[C][U]
   Swimming is one of the healthiest forms of exercise.

   游泳是最有益于健康的运动方式之一。

2. 练习；习题[C]
   Do the vocabulary exercise at the end of the chapter.

   做这一章末尾的词汇练习。

3. 【军】演习；操练[C]
4. （特定的）活动；行动[S][（+in）]
5. （权力，权利等的）行使，运用[S][（+of）]
   The government must be careful in its exercise of power.

   政府在行使其权力时必须小心谨慎。

6. 【美】仪式，典礼[P]
   Graduation exercises are usually held in June.

   毕业典礼通常在六月举行。

7. 礼拜；宗教仪式

vt.

1. 锻炼；操练；练习
2. 运用，行使
   The King cannot exercise much political power.

   这位国王能行使的政治权力并不多。

3. 使忙碌；使担忧；使惊恐

vi.

1. 练习；运动
   I think you should exercise more.

   我认为你应该多运动运动。

n.

1. physical activity carried out for the sake of health and fitness.
2. an activity carried out for a specific purpose:
   an exercise in public relations.
   ▸a task set to practise or test a skill.
   ▸a military drill or training manoeuvre.
3. the application of a faculty, right, or process:
   the exercise of authority.
4. (exercises) N. Amer. ceremonies.

v.

1. use or apply (a faculty, right, or process).
2. take or subject to physical exercise.
3. worry or perplex.