我不得不找第二份工作才勉强维持生计。

I had to get a second job just to ___make ___ends ___meet.

大多数学生自食其力，每个月都勉强维持生计。

Most students support themselves and barely ___make ___ends ___meet every month.

随着生活成本上升，许多家庭难以维持生计。

With the rising cost of living, it's hard for many families to ___make ___ends ___meet.