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exertion

/ɪɡzɝʃən/

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1 · noun

physical or mental effort

费力；努力

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After hours of exertion, the hikers finally reached the ridge.
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徒步者费力走了好几个小时，终于到达山脊。
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Pronunciation: /ɪɡzɝʃən/

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