| 词组 | eke |
| 释义 | eke [eked, eked, eking] eke out 1. eke out sth • eke sth out to make money, food, or supplies etc last as long as possible by using them carefully because you only have a small amount available: ▪ A lot of elderly people have to eke out very small pensions as best they can. ▪ The people eked out their supplies through the winter, longing for the first signs of spring. 2. eke out a living/existence to get enough food and money to live, but only with difficulty: ▪ People had to choose between going to work in the towns, or eking out a miserable existence on their farms. 3. eke out a win/victory etc AmE to win by only a few points or votes: ▪ Ann Richards eked out a victory over Williams. |
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