to keep one's head above water
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保持生存, 艰难维持
to manage to stay strong and determined, despite the likelihood of failure
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例子
The business is in trouble, but we are just about keeping our heads above water.
在艰难的一年里，许多小企业努力维持生存。
保持生存, 艰难维持
