I can't afford to... 我负担不起……

用法透视

这里的“负担”多指金钱，但也可以指精神或状况。

支持范例

1. I can't afford to be absent from school.

我不能不上学

2. I can't afford to go away three weeks from work.

我可不能三个星期不上班。

3. I can't afford to take any risk.

我不能冒任何风险。

会话记忆

A: We're going out to dinner and then to the movies.

晚餐出去吃，然后去看电影吧。

B: Hold on! I can't afford to pay for both.

等一下！我无法同时付这两笔钱。

A: Don't worry. I've got money. It's my treat.

别担心，我有钱。我请你。

B: Gee, that's really nice of you.

啊！你真好！

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