eke out

phr

• ① 补充;弥补
  • eke out coal with firewood以薪柴补足(不够的)煤炭

• ② 辛苦地维持(生活)
  • He eked out his small income by working evenings.他在晚上工作以补贴微薄的收入。
  • eke out a living勉强维持生活