"eke out" in Chinese (Simplified)
勉強維持勉強度日
Definition
通过小心使用让某些东西（如食物、金钱或时间）维持更长，或用很大努力和有限资源勉强维生或达成目标。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
此表达较正式，多用于新闻、历史或描述困苦场景。常与“靠…维生”等结构连用。通常指勉强度日，不用于形容富足的情况。
Examples
He had to eke out his small salary to feed his family.
他不得不**勉強維持**微薄的薪水來養家。
They tried to eke out their food by eating smaller meals.
他们通过吃小份来**勉強度日**以节省食物。
She managed to eke out an existence selling fruit on the street.
她靠在街上卖水果来**勉強维生**。
We had to eke out our savings until I found a new job.
我们不得不用省吃俭用的方式让积蓄**勉強维持**，直到我找到新工作。
Farmers often have to eke out a living from poor soil.
农民常常不得不从贫瘠的土地上**勉強维生**。
She managed to eke out a pass on the exam, but just barely.
她**勉強及格**了考试，但只是刚刚好。