to afford
01
负担得起, 有能力支付
to be able to pay the cost of something
Transitive: to afford a commodity
例子
If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.
如果你坚持存钱，最终可能买得起房子。
Budgeting wisely helps individuals afford their desired lifestyle without overspending.
明智的预算帮助个人负担他们想要的生活方式而不会超支。
02
负担得起, 有足够的...去做
to possess enough of something to use or spare
Transitive: to afford a resource
例子
She can afford only a few hours each week to volunteer at the shelter.
她每周只能抽出几个小时在收容所做志愿者。
Can you afford an hour to help me with this project?
你能抽出一个小时来帮我完成这个项目吗？
03
提供, 给予
to have the ability to produce or supply something as needed
Transitive: to afford sth
例子
The tree affords shade on hot summer days.
树在炎热的夏日提供阴凉。
The dense forest afforded the hikers shelter from the sudden downpour.
茂密的森林为徒步旅行者提供了躲避突然倾盆大雨的庇护所。
04
提供, 给予
to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something
Transitive: to afford an opportunity
Ditransitive: to afford sb an opportunity
例子
The scholarship afforded her the opportunity to attend college.
奖学金提供了她上大学的机会。
The key card affords access to all areas of the building.
钥匙卡提供进入大楼所有区域的权限。
