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
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
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 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 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。
