eke
v (phr v) eke sth out
(a) make a small supply of sth last longer by adding sth else to it or by using it sparingly 使小量物品用的时间长(靠节省用量或以他物弥补)
They eked out their coal by collecting firewood. 他们拣拾木柴以补充煤的不足.
(b) manage to make (a living) laboriously by doing this 竭力维持(生活)
eking out a meagre existence 勉强维持贫困的生活.
🗣️ 情景例句
Hello, Mr. Stewart.
哈喽, Stewart先生。
Her social life got in the way of her studies.
她的社交活动妨碍了自己学业。
I think it would be a good idea to have comments from secretaries and typists who are already using it. Then they can express their satisfaction with the product.