verb · to manage, cope with, or get by in a difficult situation

虽然手头不宽裕，但这点开销我还能支吾得起。

verb · to resist, ward off, or withstand an opponent or force

面对对方凌厉的攻势，他渐渐感到难以支吾。

verb · to respond evasively or vaguely in order to avoid a direct answer

面对老师的询问，他支吾了半天也说不清楚。