Eke Meaning in English
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释义
To get or achieve something with great difficulty, often used in phrases like "eke out" meaning to make something last or survive by making small efforts.
用法与细微差别
Mostly appears as 'eke out' in modern English: 'eke out a living', 'eke out resources'. Formal or literary tone—rare in everyday conversation except fixed phrases. Not used for big successes; only for barely managing with little.
例句
They had to eke out a living selling vegetables.
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He tried to eke out his small salary.
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With only a little food left, they eked out their meals carefully.
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She managed to eke out a few extra dollars by working overtime.
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We had to eke out the last bit of fuel until morning.
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Even with two jobs, it's tough to eke out a living in the city.
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