vt.

1. （常與can, could, be able to連用）買得起；有足夠的……（去做……）[+to-v]
   They did not consider whether they could afford the time or not.

   他們沒有考慮是否抽得出時間。

   We can't afford to pay such a price.

   我們付不起這個價錢。

2. 【書】提供，給予[O1]
   Dancing affords us pleasure.

   跳舞給我們帶來快樂。

v.

1. (can/could afford) have sufficient money, time, or means for.
   ▸be able to do something without risk of adverse consequences.
2. provide (an opportunity or facility).