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单词 eke out
释义

eke out

verb

eked out; eking out; ekes out

transitive verb

1
: to make up for the deficiencies of : supplement
eked out his income by getting a second job
2
: to make (a supply) last by economy

Example Sentences

eked out a living from the family's small farm

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

eke out

verb

ˈēk-ˈau̇t
eked out; eking out
1
: to get with great effort
They eked out a living from the farm.
2
: to add to bit by bit
She eked out her income with odd jobs.
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