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单词 afford
释义 afford

afford /əˈfɔːd/ aep /-ˈfɔːrd/

verb (HAVE ENOUGH) ↑Verb Endings for afford
can afford B1 to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time: » I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary.» Few people are able to afford cars like that.» She couldn't afford the time off work to see him.» [+ to infinitive] I can't afford to buy a house.Thesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyCommon mistake: afford! When afford is followed by a verb, that verb cannot be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'afford doing something', say afford to do something: I can't afford buying a new computer.» I can't afford to buy a new computer.
verb [T] FORMAL (GIVE) ↑Verb Endings for afford
F0 to allow someone to have something pleasant or necessary: » The hut afforded little protection from the elements.» [+ two objects] Her seat afforded her an uninterrupted view of the stage.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying
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