Definition
to be able to provide or afford a certain amount, usually larger than anticipated
努力湊齊（數額）；設法實現
Although the budget is tight, we will stretch to afford the new equipment.
雖然預算很緊，但我們會努力湊齊購買新設備的費用。
They didn't have enough savings, but they decided to stretch to make the trip possible.
他們的存款不夠，但他們決定設法實現這次旅行。
Her salary isn't high, but she still wants to stretch to cover the cost of climbing the peak.
她的薪水不高，但她仍然想努力湊齊攀登高峰的費用。