eke
v (phr v) eke sth out
(a) make a small supply of sth last longer by adding sth else to it or by using it sparingly 使小量物品用的时间长(靠节省用量或以他物弥补)
They eked out their coal by collecting firewood. 他们拣拾木柴以补充煤的不足.
(b) manage to make (a living) laboriously by doing this 竭力维持(生活)
eking out a meagre existence 勉强维持贫困的生活.
🗣️ 情景例句
I'll think about it and call you back soon, OK?
我考虑一下,回头我尽快打电话给你,好吗?
She won't be in until 10:45, so the earliest would be 11:00.