vt.

1. （常与can, could, be able to连用）买得起；有足够的……（去做……）[+to-v]
   They did not consider whether they could afford the time or not.

   他们没有考虑是否抽得出时间。

   We can't afford to pay such a price.

   我们付不起这个价钱。

2. 【书】提供，给予[O1]
   Dancing affords us pleasure.

   跳舞给我们带来快乐。

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).