Definition
To use all of one's resources, typically money, or to make the greatest possible effort, often with a sense of risk or desperation.
孤注一掷
He used all of his savings to start his business; he really shot the works.
他用了所有的积蓄来创业；他真的孤注一掷了。
In the last round of the competition, they decided to shoot the works and go all out for victory.
在比賽的最後一輪，他們決定孤注一擲，全力爭取勝利。
She shot the works on this performance, dedicating all her time and energy.
她在这次表演中孤注一掷，投入了所有的时间和精力。