Word: 极力 (jílì) Traditional: 極力 极力 dictionary entry jílì to make a supreme effort; at all costs Full dictionary entry for 极力 Example sentences using 极力 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他极力称赞了我。 Tā jílì chēngzànle wǒ. He praised me to the skies. 她极力忍住眼泪，没有哭出来。 Tā jílì rěn zhù yǎnlèi, méiyǒu kū chūlái. She struggled with all her might to hold back her tears and didn't cry.