eke out a living

基本解释

It is this specialisation that enables each to eke out a living in this competitive environment.
正是这些特殊的武器使得它们在竞争激烈的环境中生存了下来。
Still, she'd rather EKE OUT a living doing what she likes than living comfortably from a job that's unrewarding.
但是，她宁愿做自己喜欢的工作，勉强度日，也不愿做一份没有精神回报的工作，只为能舒服地生活。
There are many humble dwellings scattered about the valley and most all of the inhabitants have to struggle in order to eke out a living.
有许多简朴的房舍散布在溪谷中，并且绝大多数的居民必须为挣得生活而奋斗。
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