竭力

jié lì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

尽最大的努力；全力以赴。

to do one's utmost; to try one's best.

通常用作副词，修饰动词，表示尽力做某事。后面常跟动词短语。

Usually used as an adverb, modifying the verb, indicating doing something with utmost effort. Often followed by a verb phrase.

1 他竭力帮助朋友渡过难关。 (He tried his best to help his friend through the difficult time.)
2 她竭力说服父母同意她的决定。 (She tried her best to persuade her parents to agree with her decision.)
3 为了完成项目，他们竭力工作到深夜。 (To finish the project, they worked hard until late at night.)
4 医生竭力救治每一位病人。 (The doctor does his best to treat every patient.)
5 尽管困难重重，他仍然竭力保持乐观。 (Despite many difficulties, he still tried his best to stay optimistic.)
6 她竭力控制自己的情绪，不让眼泪流下来。 (She tried her best to control her emotions and not let tears fall.)

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