utmost effort; with all one's might
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
utmost effort; maximum strength; all one's might
Often used in the collocation 下死力 (to exert maximum effort). Indicates the total or desperate exertion of physical or mental power.
The workers labored with all their might and finally completed the project ahead of schedule.
We must exert maximum effort to promote this product.
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He pushed that heavy door with all his strength.
adverb
with all one's might; desperately; to the utmost
literaryModifies verbs to indicate performing an action with maximum effort, often in desperate or critical situations. Common collocations include 死力抵抗 (resist desperately) and 死力相助 (help with all one's might).
The soldiers resisted the enemy's attack with all their might.
He desperately grabbed that rope to prevent himself from falling.
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The defenders desperately held their position for three days and nights.
Everyone helped with all their might and finally got through the difficult time.