"shoot the works" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 孤注一掷
• 全部投入

Definition

把所有资源一次性投入，孤注一掷，通常是为了获得巨大的胜利或实现重要目标。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个美国口语化的表达，有些老派。常用于描述在赌钱、创业、生活抉择等方面孤注一掷。强调把一切押上，追求大回报。只用于重大的、全力以赴的场合。

Examples

He decided to shoot the works and invest all his savings in the new business.

他决定**孤注一掷**，把全部积蓄投资到新生意里。

Let's shoot the works and plan the biggest party ever!

让我们**全部投入**，筹划一场最大的派对！

If you want to win big, sometimes you have to shoot the works.

想要赢大，有时必须**孤注一掷**。

"We could play it safe, or we could shoot the works and try to land that huge contract," said the manager.

经理说：“我们可以选择保守，也可以**全部投入**，试试争取那个大合同。”

They really shot the works on their vacation—luxury hotels, fancy dinners, the whole package.

他们这次度假真的**全部投入了**——豪华酒店、高档晚餐、应有尽有。

Are you sure you want to shoot the works on this? It’s a big risk.

你确定要**孤注一掷**吗？这风险可不小。