eke
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/iːk/
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/iːk/
To add a little bit more to something, making it better or bigger.
She eked out a victory by scoring the winning goal.
她通过打进制胜球勉强赢得了胜利。
To make something last by using it carefully and not too much.
They had to eke out their savings to cover the bills.
他们不得不紧缩开支以支付账单。