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as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability · within one's powers

力所能及
lì suǒ néng jí
l+ì·4th tones+uǒ·3rd tonen+éng·2nd tonej+í·2nd tone
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Give Tom any help you can.
给予汤姆一些你力所能及的帮助。
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to pull strongly against a crazy tide (idiom); fig. to try hard to save a desperate crisis力挽狂澜lì wǎn kuáng lánlit. what the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes (idiom) skilled at the job · entirely in one's element · going smoothly and easily得心应手dé xīn yìng shǒu(idiom) to do whatever one pleases为所欲为wéi suǒ yù wéito be capable of · to be able to · can能够néng gòu(idiom) it's the most capable people who do the most work (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc)能者多劳néng zhě duō láo
Antonyms
(idiom) powerless to do anything about it无能为力wú néng wéi lì