Definition
To have exhausted all of one's power, ability, or energy, leaving one unable to do more.
強従之末
She put a lot of effort into the project at the beginning, but now seems to have shot her bolt.
她一開始在專案上投入了很多精力，但現在似乎已經耗盡了所有力量。
The runner started the race very fast, but clearly had shot his bolt by the second half.
這位跑者在比賽開始時跑得很快，但顯然在後半段已經耗盡了體力。
After hours of intense debate, both sides had shot their bolt and were unable to reach an agreement.
經過幾個小時的激烈辯論，雙方都已筋疲力盡，無法達成協議。