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- pronunciation:
- ek
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 r
saIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
activity done to keep the body or mind strong or to make them stronger.
锻炼
Swimming is good exercise.Reading is great mental exercise.Her doctor told her that she needed to do more exercise.游泳是很好的锻炼。读书是极好的脑力锻炼。她的老师告诉她她需要更多的锻炼。
- synonyms:
- athletics, practice, workout
- similar words:
- action, activity, aerobics, conditioning, fitness, gymnastics, movement, sport, training
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| definition 2: |
an act of putting into practice; use.
运用
When teaching young children, the exercise of patience is important.当教小孩时，有耐心很重要。- synonyms:
- application, employment, use
- similar words:
- practice
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| definition 3: |
(often plural) a ceremony.
典礼
We cheered for Melissa at her graduation exercises.我们在梅丽莎的毕业典礼上为她喝彩。- similar words:
- celebration, graduation, service
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| definition 4: |
a particular way to use your muscles to make them strong.
训练
Do you know a good exercise for strengthening the back muscles?你知道不知道增强背部肌肉的好的训练方法？ |
| related words: |
act, discipline, lesson, performance, tumble, usage, use, work |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exercises, exercising, exercised |
| definition 1: |
to put into practice or make use of.
利用
He failed to exercise his right to vote.他没能利用他的投票权。- synonyms:
- apply, employ, exert, make use of
- similar words:
- carry out, practice, use
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| definition 2: |
to do physical exercise or activity.
锻炼
I exercise in the gym every morning.我每天早晨在健身房锻炼。
- similar words:
- cycle, jog, run, swim, train, walk, warm up
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| related words: |
busy, coach, discipline, put, rehearse, tone |
| derivation: |
exerciser (n.) |
Exercise is from a Latin word that means "to keep busy" or "drive on." In the English spoken in the early 1300s, "exercise" referred to mental effort. By the late 1300s, its meaning had broadened to include physical activity.
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some accessories for exercising |
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ball, bar, bicycle, jump rope, leotard, machine, mat, racket, sneakers, sweatshirt, tights, trampoline, uniform, weights |
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some actions associated with exercising |
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bend, breathe, count, hold, jump, kick, lift, lower, move, raise, run, straighten, warm up |
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some descriptions of exercise |
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aerobic, gentle, intense, moderate |
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some descriptions of someone exercising |
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breathless, flushed, glowing, hot, perspiring, tired |
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some effects of exercising |
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agility, coordination, energy, fitness, flexibility, strength |
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some examples of exercise |
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biking, dancing, gymnastics, hiking, jogging, jumping, push-up, running, sit-up, skiing, swimming, tumbling, walking, wrestling, yoga |
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some kinds of exercise |
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aerobics, sports, workout |
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some people associated with exercise |
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athlete, coach, dancer, gymnast, player, trainer |
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some places for exercising |
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club, field, gym, trail |
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some things exercise affects |
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cholesterol, circulation, development, emotions, health, heart, lungs, metabolism, muscles, weight |
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