어려운 상황에서 겨우 생계를 꾸려 나가다.
To manage to support oneself or make a living with great difficulty, usually used with 'out'.
예문:
"The refugees eked out a living by trading handmade baskets."
"He eked out a meager existence on a small government grant."
부족한 것을 아껴 써서 오래 버티다.
To make a small supply of something last longer by using it very sparingly, usually used with 'out'.
예문:
"We had to eke out our remaining water until the rescue team arrived."
"She eked out the soup by adding more water and vegetables."
간신히 또는 가까스로 무언가를 얻어내다.
To obtain or achieve something, such as a victory or a result, with great effort and by a narrow margin.
예문:
"The team eked out a 1-0 victory in the final minutes of the match."
"He managed to eke out a passing grade on the difficult exam."
양이나 길이를 늘리거나 보충하다.
To increase, enlarge, or supplement something.
예문:
"The old man would eke his stories with colorful details."
"They sought to eke their income with seasonal labor."
또한 또는 그에 더하여.
In addition; also; furthermore.
예문:
"He was a master of law and eke of medicine."
"The path was long and eke dangerous."