squeak by

• • [口语]
  • 勉强通过，勉强成功：

    My maths is poor, and I squeaked by the finals.

    我的数学很差，勉强通过了上学年的期末考试。

  • 勉强应付过去：

    They can barely squeak by on their income.

    就他们的收入而言，他们也就是勉强应付着过日子。