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[意       思]vt. 买得起，承担得起（后果，损失等）
[例]  We can't afford to pay such a price.我们付不起这个价钱。
vt. 提供，给予
[例]  I'll afford you a chance.我将给你提供一个机会。

更多意思

vt.1.  买得起，（有时间）做，能做
2.  承担得起（后果）
3.  提供，给予

参考例句

1.	A family on a budget can't afford meat every day.
	经济拮据的家庭不能每天享用肉食。
2.	We can afford to buy a house between us.
	我们有能力合买一所房子。
3.	I'm afraid the new car will have to go by the board -- we can't afford it.
	我看买新汽车的事要告吹-我们买不起。
4.	If we budget carefully, we'll be able to afford a new car.
	我们精打细算就能买辆新汽车了。
5.	They walked because they couldn't afford (to take) a taxi.
	他们因为坐不起计程车而步行。