eked out

• v. 弥补(力求维持)

eked out的英文翻译是什么意思，词典释义与在线翻译：

英英释义

动词 eke out:

1. supplement what is thought to be deficient

2. live from day to day, as with some hardship

3. make by laborious and precarious means

4. obtain with difficulty

eked out的用法和样例：

例句

1. He eked out his wages by working evenings and Sundays.
   他在夜间和星期日工作以补贴工资的不足。
2. Fred eked out a bare living by farming.
   弗雷德靠种田勉强度日。
3. They eked out their coal by collecting firewood.
   他们拣拾木柴以补充煤的不足。
4. She eked out her small income by working as a music tutor.
   ＂她当音乐家庭教师，藉以弥补她那微薄收入的不足。＂