affordable
/əˈfɔːdəbl/ · /əˈfɔːrdəbl/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3563 in the learning path
负担得起的
Definitions
adj. Not too expensive for someone to pay for.
负担得起的
Example
This small flat is affordable on my current salary.
以我目前的工资，租得起这套小公寓。
Governments should provide affordable housing so that essential workers can live close to their workplaces.
政府应提供可负担的住房，让必要服务岗位的工作人员能住在工作地点附近。
Collocations
- affordable housing
- affordable prices
- affordable healthcare
Word family
- afford (v.)
- affordability (n.)
- unaffordable (adj.)
Synonyms
- reasonably priced
Antonyms
- unaffordable
Usage tip
强调价格在承受范围内，不一定意味着绝对便宜。
FAQ
- What does affordable mean?
- Not too expensive for someone to pay for.
- How is affordable pronounced?
- UK /əˈfɔːdəbl/, US /əˈfɔːrdəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
