极力

jí lì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

用尽全部力量；尽力。

To do one's utmost; with all one's strength.

通常用于动词前，表示竭尽全力去做某事，语气较强。

Usually used before a verb to indicate doing something with utmost effort; strong tone.

1 他极力劝说父亲同意他的决定。 (He tried his utmost to persuade his father to agree with his decision.)
2 她极力控制自己的情绪，不让眼泪流下来。 (She tried her best to control her emotions and keep from crying.)
3 政府极力挽救濒临破产的企业。 (The government made every effort to save the failing company.)
4 我极力回忆昨晚发生的事情，但什么都想不起来。 (I racked my brains to recall what happened last night, but couldn't remember anything.)
5 他极力掩饰自己的紧张，但声音还是发抖了。 (He tried hard to hide his nervousness, but his voice still trembled.)

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