exercise
exercise — 名詞
1. bodily movement or physical effort that people do on a regular basis to stay hea
運動
為保持健康而進行的身體活動
bodily movement or physical effort that people do on a regular basis to stay healthy and become stronger
Quan does at least thirty minutes of exercise every morning before work.
Quan 每天早上上班前至少運動三十分鐘。
do + exercise with duration (thirty minutes)
The doctor told Omar that regular exercise could help lower his blood pressure.
醫生告訴 Omar，規律的運動有助於降低他的血壓。
Walking is a gentle form of exercise that most people can do easily.
走路是一種大多數人都能輕鬆做到的溫和運動形式。
After months of very little exercise, Daichi found it hard to run up the stairs.
經過幾個月幾乎沒運動的日子，Daichi 發現自己很難跑上樓梯。
The gym near the station offers many types of exercise, from yoga to weightlifting.
車站附近的那間健身房提供多種運動類型，從瑜伽到舉重都有。
- physical activity
broader term — includes any bodily movement, not just for fitness
- workout
more specific — refers to a planned, structured exercise session
- training
implies a goal-oriented programme, often for a sport or competition
- inactivity
lack of movement or exercise
- rest
period of recovery, opposite of exertion
文法句型
do + exercise
get + exercise
form of + exercise
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to physical activity in general. For specific movements or routines, use the countable plural form 'exercises' (e.g. 'stretching exercises').
常見錯誤
2. a planned activity or set of actions designed to develop a particular skill or t
練習；訓練
為提升技能或達成目標而設計的活動
a planned activity or set of actions designed to develop a particular skill or to achieve a specific result
The sales team did a role-playing exercise to practise handling difficult customers.
業務團隊進行了一場角色扮演練習，來練習應對棘手的客戶。
role-playing exercise for practising a skill
Writing a short summary each week was a useful exercise in clear thinking.
每週寫一篇簡短的摘要，是訓練清晰思考的有效練習。
exercise in + gerund/noun phrase (clear thinking)
The military exercise involved over two thousand soldiers and several aircraft.
這場軍事演習動員了兩千多名士兵和多架飛機。
The company ran a simulation exercise to prepare staff for emergency situations.
公司進行了一場模擬演練，讓員工為緊急情況做好準備。
- drill
more repetitive and focused on discipline
- practice
broader — ongoing skill development through repetition
- simulation
imitates real conditions for training
文法句型
exercise + in + noun phrase
role-playing + exercise
military + exercise
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'an exercise in + abstract noun', describing an activity that tests or develops a particular quality. Also common in military and business contexts.
常見錯誤
3. a short written task in a textbook or worksheet that helps students practise wha
習題；練習題
幫助練習所學內容的書面作業
a short written task in a textbook or worksheet that helps students practise what they are learning
The teacher asked the class to complete exercise ten for homework.
老師要求全班完成第十題習題作為家庭作業。
exercise + number (exercise ten)
Vikram finished the grammar exercise in less than ten minutes.
Vikram 在不到十分鐘內就寫完了文法練習題。
Each chapter of the textbook ends with a set of review exercises.
課本的每個章節末尾都有一組複習題。
The listening exercise required students to fill in the missing words.
聽力練習題要求學生填入遺漏的單詞。
- task
broader — any piece of work assigned
- assignment
usually longer and graded
- problem
typically used for maths or logic questions
文法句型
exercise + number
grammar/reading/math + exercise
用法筆記
In textbooks and workbooks, exercises are usually numbered and focus on specific skills such as grammar, vocabulary, listening, or reading comprehension.
常見錯誤
4. the deliberate act of using something such as a power, a right, a skill, or a pe
運用
對權力、權利或能力的運用
the deliberate act of using something such as a power, a right, a skill, or a personal quality
The exercise of patience is sometimes harder than it sounds.
運用耐心有時候比聽起來更難。
exercise of + abstract quality (patience)
Citizens should understand the proper exercise of their voting rights.
公民應了解如何正確行使自己的投票權。
The judge's decision was a fair exercise of legal authority.
法官的判決是對法律權力的公正行使。
Learning to play the piano requires the daily exercise of discipline.
學習彈奏鋼琴需要每天運用紀律。
- use
more general and less formal
- application
implies putting something into practical effect
- employment
formal, often with tools, methods, or strategies
文法句型
exercise + of + right/power/authority/discipline
用法筆記
This sense is formal and typically appears in legal, political, or professional contexts. It emphasises the active and deliberate nature of using a right or capacity.
常見錯誤
5. a ceremonial gathering, most commonly for a graduation, where people give speech
典禮；儀式
包含演講和音樂的正式典禮
a ceremonial gathering, most commonly for a graduation, where people give speeches and take part in traditional music or other formal activities
The graduation exercises will take place in the main hall on Friday.
畢業典禮將於週五在大禮堂舉行。
graduation exercises — collocation for ceremony
Opening exercises at the conference included a speech by the mayor.
會議的開幕儀式包括了市長的致詞。
Parents are invited to attend the commencement exercises next month.
家長們受邀參加下個月的畢業典禮。
The school's award exercises ended with a performance by the choir.
學校的頒獎典禮以合唱團的表演作為結束。
- ceremony
broader — any formal event
- commencement
American English term for graduation ceremony
- graduation
the event itself
文法句型
graduation + exercises
commencement + exercises
award + exercises
用法筆記
In American English, 'exercises' is commonly used in the plural to mean a formal ceremony, especially 'graduation exercises' or 'commencement exercises'. This usage is less common in British English.
常見錯誤
exercise — 動詞
1. to move your body or take part in physical activities as a way of staying health
運動；鍛鍊
為健康而進行體能活動
to move your body or take part in physical activities as a way of staying healthy and keeping fit
Ingrid exercises for an hour every evening after she finishes work.
Ingrid 每天下班後都會運動一個小時。
intransitive: exercise + for + duration + frequency
The doctor advised Hugo to exercise at least three times a week.
醫生建議 Hugo 每週至少運動三次。
Meera exercises her shoulder muscles with light weights and stretches.
Meera 用輕量啞鈴和伸展動作來鍛鍊肩膀肌肉。
Brian finds it hard to exercise regularly during the cold winter months.
Brian 覺得在寒冷的冬季很難規律運動。
Many people prefer to exercise outdoors when the weather is warm and sunny.
天氣晴朗溫暖時，很多人喜歡在戶外運動。
- rest
to stop moving and recover
- sit around
to be inactive
文法句型
exercise + adverb (regularly/daily)
exercise + body part (shoulder muscles)
用法筆記
When used intransitively (no object), it means general physical activity. When used transitively, it requires a specific body part or muscle group as the object, e.g., 'exercise your back muscles'.
常見錯誤
2. to lead a pet or other animal outside for physical activity, thereby keeping its
遛；使運動
帶動物散步或跑步以保持健康
to lead a pet or other animal outside for physical activity, thereby keeping its body fit and its mind stimulated
Omar exercises his dog every morning by taking her to the park.
Omar 每天早上帶他的狗去公園運動。
exercise + pet (dog) with destination
The stable workers exercise the horses twice a day in the field.
馬廄的工作人員每天在場地裡遛馬兩次。
If you do not exercise your dog enough, it may become restless at home.
如果你沒有讓狗充分運動，牠在家裡可能會變得很躁動。
Eliska asked a neighbour to exercise her cat while she was away on holiday.
Eliska 請鄰居在她出國度假期間帶她的貓去運動。
文法句型
exercise + dog/horse/pet
用法筆記
Only used transitively — the animal must be stated as the object. For dogs, 'walk' is a more common everyday verb; 'exercise' implies a purposeful fitness activity.
3. to use a power, right, or personal quality in a deliberate and purposeful way
施展；行使
有意識地使用權力、權利或特質
to use a power, right, or personal quality in a deliberate and purposeful way
Shareholders can exercise their right to vote at the annual meeting.
股東可以在年度會議上行使投票權。
exercise + right to + infinitive
The manager exercised her authority to cancel the project.
經理行使了她的權限取消了這個專案。
Voters should exercise caution when reading political advertisements.
選民在閱讀政治廣告時應保持謹慎。
Rafael exercised great patience while teaching the new students.
Rafael 在教新學生時施展了極大的耐心。
- relinquish
to give up a right or power
- ignore
to deliberately not use a right or quality
文法句型
exercise + right/authority/power
exercise + caution/patience/restraint
用法筆記
Formal register. Common in legal, political, and professional contexts. Frequent objects: right, power, authority, discretion, caution, patience, restraint, judgment.