unaffordable
/ˌʌnəˈfɔːdəbl/ · /ˌʌnəˈfɔːrdəbl/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3582 in the learning path
负担不起的
Definitions
adj. Too expensive for someone to pay for.
负担不起的
Example
The larger flat was unaffordable on my salary.
以我的工资，负担不起那套更大的公寓。
When housing becomes unaffordable, essential workers may be forced to move far from their workplaces.
当住房变得难以负担时，关键岗位工作人员可能被迫搬到离工作地点很远的地方。
Collocations
- unaffordable housing
- unaffordable rents
- become unaffordable
Word family
- afford (v.)
- affordable (adj.)
- affordability (n.)
Synonyms
- prohibitively expensive
Antonyms
- affordable
Usage tip
强调超出支付能力，不只是价格高。
FAQ
- What does unaffordable mean?
- Too expensive for someone to pay for.
- How is unaffordable pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌnəˈfɔːdəbl/, US /ˌʌnəˈfɔːrdəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
