Definition
To make the utmost effort; to try as hard as possible.
竭盡全力，盡最大努力。
He strained every nerve to complete the project before the deadline.
他竭盡全力在截止日期前完成這個專案。
They strained every nerve to train in order to win the competition.
他們竭盡全力訓練以贏得比賽。
He strained every nerve to make a good impression on his boss.
他竭盡全力給他的老闆留下好印象。