afford

US /əˈfɔːrd/

UK /əˈfɔːrd/

1.

负担得起, 买得起

have enough money to pay for

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I can't afford a new car right now.

我现在买不起新车。

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Can you afford to take a vacation this year?

你今年能负担得起度假吗？

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manage bear sustain cope with be able to pay for

2.

提供, 给予

provide or supply (an opportunity or facility)

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The new bridge will afford better access to the city center.

新桥将提供更好的城市中心通道。

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The large windows afford a magnificent view of the mountains.

大窗户提供了壮丽的山景。

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provide supply grant yield furnish

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affordable affordability can ill afford (to do something)