English Dictionary

exercise

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/

noun

(countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. / (countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

I enjoy doing exercise every morning.

意味（1）

(countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay.

意味（2）

(countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

Swimming is good exercise.

意味（3）

A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.

The law guarantees us the free exercise of our rights.

意味（4）

The performance of an office, ceremony, or duty.

I assisted the ailing vicar in the exercise of his parish duties.

意味（5）

(obsolete) That which gives practice; a trial; a test.

But patience is more oft the exerciſe / Of Saints, the trial of thir fortitude,