[] (not used in the passive 不用於被动语态) HELP Usually used with can, could or be able to especially in questions or negative sentences. 通常与 can , could 或 be able to 连用，尤其用於疑问句或否定句。
to have enough money to be able to buy sth 买得起◆Buy the most powerful system you can afford. 购买你能支付得起的最强力系统。◆How much can you afford ( to spend)? 你能出多少钱？◆Mobile phone operators said they could not afford the €4.95 bn fee set for each licence. 移动电话经营者表示，他们无力负担每个牌照 49.5 亿欧元的费用。
(usually used in negative sentences 通常用於否定句) if you can't afford sth/to do sth you are not able to do sth or let sth happen because it would have a bad result for you 承担得起（後果）；承受风险◆We can't afford any more delays. 我们承受不了继续拖延下去的後果。◆I couldn't afford to lose the goodwill of my customers. 在客户中失去信誉，我承受不起。◆Can you afford any more time off work? 你能再多抽出点时间歇班吗？