英语词汇“afford”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

afford

(əfɔːʳd )

Word forms: affords , affording , afforded

1. verb B1

If you cannot afford something, you do not have enough money to pay for it.

My parents can't even afford a new refrigerator. [VERB noun]

The arts should be available to more people at prices they can afford. [VERB noun]

We couldn't afford to buy a new rug. [VERB to-infinitive]

Synonyms: have the money for, manage, bear, pay for

2. verb

If you say that you cannot afford to do something or allow it to happen, you mean that you must not do it or must prevent it from happening because it would be harmful or embarrassing to you.

We can't afford to wait. [VERB to-infinitive]

The country could not afford the luxury of an election. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: bear, stand, sustain, allow yourself

3. verb

If someone or something affords you an opportunity or protection, they give it to you. [formal]

This affords us the opportunity to ask questions about how the systems might change. [VERB noun noun]

It was a cold room, but it afforded a fine view of the Old City. [VERB noun]

...the protection afforded by the police. [VERB-ed]

Collocations:

afford a view of

A week of talking could not tell us what we are missing (a week of reading would be needed for that), but it could afford a view of the hinterland.

The Times Literary Supplement

Full glass walls facing onto the central courtyard afford a view of that area from almost every room in the building.

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Our table afforded a view of the beach while also placing the resort's owner in the centre of everyone else's attention.

Times, Sunday Times

It affords a view of the street from the platforms and resembles a face when seen from the street.

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This balcony affords views to the north, east, and south.

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afford an opportunity

Some will let you view the northern lights; others afford the opportunity to spend the small hours clubbing.

Times, Sunday Times

There are several reunion events, which afford the opportunity for past staff and campers to reconnoiter.

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A moment that affords an opportunity to understand what happened, why it happened and what we should do next.

Times,Sunday Times

They are appealing against their convictions on the grounds that they were not afforded the opportunity to conduct a full defence.

Times, Sunday Times

It affords the opportunity to see who has stayed up, in football parlance, and who has gone down.

The Times Literary Supplement

afford privacy

Adults are legally entitled, in their place of work, to clean lavatories that afford privacy and have sinks with hot and cold running water and soap.

Times, Sunday Times

Sailing only between dawn and dusk enabled our two river pilots to navigate safely, and anchoring mid-river afforded privacy and tranquillity.

Times, Sunday Times

It was no accident that only top executives or headteachers of a school were afforded privacy in the sense of having their own dedicated space in the building.

Times, Sunday Times

An enormous roof light brings brightness deep into the interior, while opaque film on the side windows affords privacy from the houses on either side while obscuring their closeness.

Times, Sunday Times

Each mini villa affords privacy to couples and families.

Times, Sunday Times

afford the cost of

Any refusal will be appealed against by developers, which know that councils are unable to afford the cost of appeals.

Times, Sunday Times

After a 5,000 fine and spending 19,000 in legal costs, he could not afford the cost of an appeal.

Times, Sunday Times

But they may find it hard to afford the cost of about 20,000-a-year per patient.

Times, Sunday Times

However, it has claimed that it cannot afford the cost of relaying tracks and rebuilding stations.

Times, Sunday Times

He admitted that the country could no longer afford the cost of jailing more and more criminals.

Times, Sunday Times

afford the luxury of

At that moment, however, David Ladd couldn't afford the luxury of a digression into weather.

J.A. Jance KISS OF THE BEES (2001)

These two clubs were not afforded the luxury of parachute payments but succeeded.

The Sun (2016)

I've been afforded the luxury of being able to be a bit more picky.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

afford the payments

That way, they can get the house of their dreams — and still afford the payments.

Times, Sunday Times

Even if you can still afford the payments, having huge debts isn't a nice way to live.

Times, Sunday Times

He lost his house in 2010 because he could not afford the payments.

Times, Sunday Times

In impoverished urban areas, many people are unable to afford the payments to bring broadband services into their homes.

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This made her unpopular; she could easily afford the payments herself.

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afford the price

In its civilian (street) version, it helps to keep alive those who can afford the price of great motorcycles even after their reflexes are on a downward trajectory.

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It quickly became popular, especially among the wealthy, who could afford the price of imported goods.

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Therefore, residents there can not afford the price of food and other goods for daily life.

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Investors have moved on and locals simply can't afford the prices.

Times, Sunday Times

Nobody can afford the price.

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afford the rent

People can't afford to buy when they are setting off on their own and are increasingly struggling to afford rent.

The Sun (2014)

Their chances of buying the most modest apartment are nil and those who were renting can no longer afford the rent.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

We can afford the rent for only another quarter but have three years left on the lease.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

protection afforded by

Special missions could not be expected to perform their role without the functional protection afforded by the core immunities.

Times, Sunday Times (2018)

This meant the buyers lost any protection afforded by the website.

Times, Sunday Times (2017)

Translations:

Chinese: 付得起

Japanese: ･･･する余裕がある

单词	afford
释义	afford (əfɔːʳd ) Word forms: affords , affording , afforded 1. verb B1 If you cannot afford something, you do not have enough money to pay for it. My parents can't even afford a new refrigerator. [VERB noun] The arts should be available to more people at prices they can afford. [VERB noun] We couldn't afford to buy a new rug. [VERB to-infinitive] Synonyms: have the money for, manage, bear, pay for 2. verb If you say that you cannot afford to do something or allow it to happen, you mean that you must not do it or must prevent it from happening because it would be harmful or embarrassing to you. We can't afford to wait. [VERB to-infinitive] The country could not afford the luxury of an election. [VERB noun] Synonyms: bear, stand, sustain, allow yourself 3. verb If someone or something affords you an opportunity or protection, they give it to you. [formal] This affords us the opportunity to ask questions about how the systems might change. [VERB noun noun] It was a cold room, but it afforded a fine view of the Old City. [VERB noun] ...the protection afforded by the police. [VERB-ed] Collocations: afford a view of A week of talking could not tell us what we are missing (a week of reading would be needed for that), but it could afford a view of the hinterland. The Times Literary Supplement Full glass walls facing onto the central courtyard afford a view of that area from almost every room in the building. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Our table afforded a view of the beach while also placing the resort's owner in the centre of everyone else's attention. Times, Sunday Times It affords a view of the street from the platforms and resembles a face when seen from the street. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This balcony affords views to the north, east, and south. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 afford an opportunity Some will let you view the northern lights; others afford the opportunity to spend the small hours clubbing. Times, Sunday Times There are several reunion events, which afford the opportunity for past staff and campers to reconnoiter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A moment that affords an opportunity to understand what happened, why it happened and what we should do next. Times,Sunday Times They are appealing against their convictions on the grounds that they were not afforded the opportunity to conduct a full defence. Times, Sunday Times It affords the opportunity to see who has stayed up, in football parlance, and who has gone down. The Times Literary Supplement afford privacy Adults are legally entitled, in their place of work, to clean lavatories that afford privacy and have sinks with hot and cold running water and soap. Times, Sunday Times Sailing only between dawn and dusk enabled our two river pilots to navigate safely, and anchoring mid-river afforded privacy and tranquillity. Times, Sunday Times It was no accident that only top executives or headteachers of a school were afforded privacy in the sense of having their own dedicated space in the building. Times, Sunday Times An enormous roof light brings brightness deep into the interior, while opaque film on the side windows affords privacy from the houses on either side while obscuring their closeness. Times, Sunday Times Each mini villa affords privacy to couples and families. Times, Sunday Times afford the cost of Any refusal will be appealed against by developers, which know that councils are unable to afford the cost of appeals. Times, Sunday Times After a 5,000 fine and spending 19,000 in legal costs, he could not afford the cost of an appeal. Times, Sunday Times But they may find it hard to afford the cost of about 20,000-a-year per patient. Times, Sunday Times However, it has claimed that it cannot afford the cost of relaying tracks and rebuilding stations. Times, Sunday Times He admitted that the country could no longer afford the cost of jailing more and more criminals. Times, Sunday Times afford the luxury of At that moment, however, David Ladd couldn't afford the luxury of a digression into weather. J.A. Jance KISS OF THE BEES (2001) These two clubs were not afforded the luxury of parachute payments but succeeded. The Sun (2016) I've been afforded the luxury of being able to be a bit more picky. Times, Sunday Times (2010) afford the payments That way, they can get the house of their dreams — and still afford the payments. Times, Sunday Times Even if you can still afford the payments, having huge debts isn't a nice way to live. Times, Sunday Times He lost his house in 2010 because he could not afford the payments. Times, Sunday Times In impoverished urban areas, many people are unable to afford the payments to bring broadband services into their homes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This made her unpopular; she could easily afford the payments herself. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 afford the price In its civilian (street) version, it helps to keep alive those who can afford the price of great motorcycles even after their reflexes are on a downward trajectory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It quickly became popular, especially among the wealthy, who could afford the price of imported goods. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Therefore, residents there can not afford the price of food and other goods for daily life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Investors have moved on and locals simply can't afford the prices. Times, Sunday Times Nobody can afford the price. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 afford the rent People can't afford to buy when they are setting off on their own and are increasingly struggling to afford rent. The Sun (2014) Their chances of buying the most modest apartment are nil and those who were renting can no longer afford the rent. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We can afford the rent for only another quarter but have three years left on the lease. Times, Sunday Times (2009) protection afforded by Special missions could not be expected to perform their role without the functional protection afforded by the core immunities. Times, Sunday Times (2018) This meant the buyers lost any protection afforded by the website. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Translations: Chinese: 付得起 Japanese: ･･･する余裕がある
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