To rack one's brains and exhaust one's mind; to make strenuous and painstaking efforts; to meticulously plan and execute.
为了完成这幅精美的画作，艺术家可谓刿心刳肺，耗费了无数个日夜。
To complete this exquisite painting, the artist truly racked his brains, spending countless days and nights.
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