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afford
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
affords; afforded; affording
affords; afforded; affording
Learner's definition of AFFORD
[+ object]
1
: to be able to pay for (something)买得起；付得起 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
- We were too poor to afford a doctor.我们太穷了，看不起病。
- He'll be able to afford a house next year.明年他就能买得起房了。
- Don't spend more than you can afford.消费要量力而为。
- They couldn't afford new coats for the children.他们没有钱给孩子们买新外套。
- They couldn't afford to buy new coats for the children.他们没有钱给孩子们买新外套。
- Don't spend more than you can afford to (spend).消费要量力而为。
2
: to be able to do (something) without having problems or being seriously harmed承担得起；经得起 — usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式 — usually used in negative constructions通常用于否定结构
- We can afford waiting a while longer.我们可以再多等一会儿。
- We can afford to wait a while longer.我们可以再多等一会儿。
- She's already too thin. She can't afford to lose any more weight. = She can ill afford to lose any more weight.她已经很瘦了，体重不能再减了。
3
formal : to supply or provide (something needed or wanted) to someone提供；给予
- All of the rooms afford views of the lake.所有房间都可以看到湖景。
- He was afforded the opportunity to work for a judge.他得到了一个为法官工作的机会。
afforded; affording; affords
Example Sentences
We were too poor to afford a doctor. He'll be able to afford a house next year. Don't spend more than you can afford. They couldn't afford new coats for the children. We can afford waiting a while longer. All of the rooms afford views of the lake. He was afforded the opportunity to work for a judge. See More
Recent Examples on the Web In the real world, giant windows afford sweeping vistas of the Eisenhower Expressway, which bisects the building, creating an effect reminiscent of a tollway oasis. 
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 What kind of person wants — or more accurately can afford — to dine at this fine establishment? Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Families across our nation can no longer afford basic necessities like groceries, gas and household goods. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 The report found that more than half of city residents could not afford their water bills in 2019, contributing to epidemics of water shut-offs and tax sales of homes for unpaid bills, especially in neighborhoods like West Baltimore’s. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 Buyers can only afford so much of a monthly payment, and ongoing assessments drive prices down. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 After her husband’s death from cancer, Brenda (Latifah) can no longer afford to stay in their spacious Southern California house. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Even in Massachusetts, where Gen Zers earn the highest median salary of $41,491, some still can’t afford the cost of living. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Feindt said her family can't afford testing and medical treatment caused by the contaminated water. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 What kind of person wants — or more accurately can afford — to dine at this fine establishment? Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Families across our nation can no longer afford basic necessities like groceries, gas and household goods. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 The report found that more than half of city residents could not afford their water bills in 2019, contributing to epidemics of water shut-offs and tax sales of homes for unpaid bills, especially in neighborhoods like West Baltimore’s. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 Buyers can only afford so much of a monthly payment, and ongoing assessments drive prices down. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 After her husband’s death from cancer, Brenda (Latifah) can no longer afford to stay in their spacious Southern California house. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Even in Massachusetts, where Gen Zers earn the highest median salary of $41,491, some still can’t afford the cost of living. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Feindt said her family can't afford testing and medical treatment caused by the contaminated water. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
respelling (after Latin borrowings with initial aff-) of Middle English iforthen, aforthen, going back to Old English geforðian "to send out, promote, carry out," from ge-, perfective prefix + forðian "to send out, promote," verbal derivative of forþ "forth, forward" — more at co-, forth entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of afford was in the 14th century Phrases Containing afford
verb
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