eke

🇺🇸 /iːk/ 🇬🇧 /iːk/
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verb
R

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。

R

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。

translation

v. 补充, 节约使用

词形变化

3rd Present ekes
Past eked
Perfect eked
Progressive eking