eke out

The stranded hikers managed to eke out their remaining water for three extra days.

(Chinese) 被困的徒步旅行者想方设法让剩余的水多支撑了三天。

By skipping meals, the student eked out his meager scholarship until the end of the semester.

(Chinese) 通过省掉几顿饭，这个学生勉强让那点微薄的奖学金撑到了学期结束。

The old fisherman ekes out a precarious existence by selling his daily catch at the local harbor.

(Chinese) 老渔夫通过在当地港口卖掉每天捕获的鱼，过着朝不保夕的生活。

In the late 19th century, many families struggled to eke out a living in crowded factory towns.

(Chinese) 19世纪后期，许多家庭在拥挤的工厂小镇里挣扎着维持生计。