strain every nerve

• v. 竭力

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. I screwed up my nerve for one more try.
   我鼓足勇气竭力又试了一下。
2. Valentine summoned every effort, and breathed with that regular respiration which announces tranquil sleep.
   瓦朗蒂娜竭力控制住自己，发出均匀的呼吸，好象睡得很平稳。