Dictionary entry
physical exertion
/ˈfizikəl ɪgˈzɜːʃən/
noun
强体力活动
strenuous physical activity
In use
After hours of physical exertion, he collapsed onto the sofa, exhausted.
The doctor advised him to avoid any physical exertion for at least a week.
Regular physical exertion can improve cardiovascular health.
physical exertion causes [thing]
主语位置，表示原因。
Physical exertion causes muscle fatigue.
强体力活动导致肌肉疲劳。
require physical exertion
宾语位置，表示需求。
This job requires physical exertion.
这份工作需要强体力活动。
during physical exertion
介词短语，表示时间。
Drink water during physical exertion.
在强体力活动期间喝水。
Common mistakes
I need a physical exertion to stay healthy.I need physical exertion to stay healthy.
“physical exertion”是不可数名词，不应加不定冠词“a”。去掉“a”后句子正确。
He felt dizzy at physical exertion.He felt dizzy during physical exertion.
表示“在…过程中”应用介词“during”，而非“at”，因为“physical exertion”是一个活动过程。
Connections
Confusing words
- physical exercise
- 体育锻炼 · physical exertion 强调体力消耗和费力程度，physical exercise 侧重为健身而进行的规律性活动
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.