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eke

/iːk/ /ik/

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noun

增加，附加物

(obsolete except Britain) An addition.

Examples :

"The baker added an eke of flour to the recipe, increasing the dough's volume. "

面包师在食谱里额外加了一点面粉，增加了面团的体积。

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noun

蜂箱架，蜂箱底座。

A small stand on which a beehive is placed.

Examples :

"The beekeeper carefully placed the heavy hive onto the eke, protecting it from damp ground and pests. "

养蜂人小心翼翼地把沉重的蜂箱放在蜂箱架上，这样可以保护蜂箱免受潮湿的地面和害虫侵扰。

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noun

加高框

A spacer put between or over or under hive parts to make more space: see http//www.dave-cushman.net/bee/eke.html

Examples :

"The beekeeper carefully inserted an eke between the top and bottom boxes of the hive to give the bees more room. "

养蜂人小心地在蜂箱的上下箱之间插入了一个加高框，以便给蜜蜂们提供更多的空间。

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verb

勉强维持, 补充.

Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.

Examples :

"The family eked out their meager savings to pay for their daughter's college tuition. "

这家人用他们微薄的积蓄来勉强维持，支付了女儿的大学学费。

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adverb

也，此外。

Also; in addition to.

Examples :

"She sews clothing for her children and, eke, for some of her neighbors. "

她给自己的孩子缝制衣服，此外，也给一些邻居缝制。