せいいっぱい

せいいっぱい 【精一杯 】▸ 彼は精一杯 ｟全力をあげて ｠働いた He worked with all his might .He worked as hard as possible [he could ]. (!後の言い方の方が口語的 ) ▸ 精一杯やったが彼を救えなかった I did the most I could [I tried my best ], but I couldn't save him .▸ 家族を養うのが精一杯です It is all [as much as ] I can do to support my family .The best I can do is (to ) support my family .▸ 阿部先生の授業はついていくのが精一杯です I' m struggling to keep up with Mr . Abe's class . (!struggle to do は 「四苦八苦してどうにか …する 」の意 )