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.
그녀는 승리의 골을 터뜨려 겨우 승리를 거둔다.
To make something last by using it carefully and not too much.
They had to eke out their savings to cover the bills.
그들은 세금을 감소시켜 빌려서 청구서를 감당해야 했다.