afford
/əˈfɔːd/ · /əˈfɔːrd/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #1962 in the learning path
买得起；承担得起
Definitions
v. to have enough money or resources for something
买得起；承担得起
v. to provide something useful or desirable
提供；给予
Example
We cannot afford a new sofa this month.
我们这个月买不起新沙发。
Without financial assistance, many students cannot afford to attend university despite having strong academic potential.
如果没有经济援助，许多学生即使有很强的学术潜力，也无力负担大学费用。
Collocations
- can afford to do
- cannot afford to lose
- afford protection
Word family
- affordable (adj.)
- affordability (n.)
Usage tip
常用can afford sth或can afford to do，不接doing。
FAQ
- What does afford mean?
- to have enough money or resources for something to provide something useful or desirable
- How is afford pronounced?
- UK /əˈfɔːd/, US /əˈfɔːrd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
