afford

动词

1. 1

   买得起、负担得起多用于否定句或疑问句

   We can't afford a new car until next year.

   要到明年我们才买得起新车。

2. 2

   抽得出、腾得出

   She can't afford the time to take a long vacation.

   她抽不出时间去度长假。

3. 3

   承担得起、承受得起

   The team cannot afford to lose another game this season.

   这支球队本季再输一场就承受不起了。

4. 4

   提供、给予正式

   The hilltop cabin affords a clear view of the valley.

   山顶的小屋可以清楚俯瞰整个山谷。