n.

1. 運動，鍛鍊[C][U]
   Swimming is one of the healthiest forms of exercise.

   游泳是最有益於健康的運動方式之一。

2. 練習；習題[C]
   Do the vocabulary exercise at the end of the chapter.

   做這一章末尾的詞彙練習。

3. 【軍】演習；操練[C]
4. （特定的）活動；行動[S][（+in）]
5. （權力，權利等的）行使，運用[S][（+of）]
   The government must be careful in its exercise of power.

   政府在行使其權力時必須小心謹慎。

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

   畢業典禮通常在六月舉行。

7. 禮拜；宗教儀式

vt.

1. 鍛鍊；操練；練習
2. 運用，行使
   The King cannot exercise much political power.

   這位國王能行使的政治權力並不多。

3. 使忙碌；使擔憂；使驚恐

vi.

1. 練習；運動
   I think you should exercise more.

   我認為你應該多運動運動。

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.