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    afford

    US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

    ・

    UK /ə'fɔ:d/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo make available, to provide
    He can afford to be generous with his time as he has no job right now
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have enough money to pay for something
    I can't afford a brand-new car because I don't have a job

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • At least in its sense of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain a war horse in the state service.

      At least in its sense of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain a war horse in the state service.

    • of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain

      of the highest of the four Athenian social classes, those who could afford to maintain

    B2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And this country can't afford to have another four years of that kind of experience.

      And this country can't afford to have another four years of that kind of experience.

    • AFFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER

      AFFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • You'll still be able to afford the same goods if your wages keep pace with inflation.

      You'll still be able to afford the same goods if your wages keep pace with inflation.

    • you'll still be able to afford the same goods

      you'll still be able to afford the same goods

    B1

    How Rich People Hide Their Money

    08:33How Rich People Hide Their Money
    • Whether it's training racehorses, owning a sports team, developing luxury real estate, or buying a social media platform, the ultra-wealthy can afford to start or buy businesses that they don't actually expect to live off of.

      Whether it's training racehorses, owning a sports team, developing luxury real estate, or buying a social media platform, the ultra-wealthy can afford to start or buy businesses that they don't actually expect to live off of.

    • Whether it's training racehorses, owning a sports team, developing luxury real estate, or buying a social media platform, the ultra-wealthy can afford to start or buy businesses that they don't actually expect to live off of.

      Whether it's training racehorses, owning a sports team, developing luxury real estate, or buying a social media platform, the ultra-wealthy can afford to start or buy businesses that they don't actually expect to live off of.

    B1

    How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:09How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
    • Moutai's consumer base has long been dominated by older and wealthier Chinese, who appreciate the brand's historical significance and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.

      Moutai's consumer base has long been dominated by older and wealthier Chinese, who appreciate the brand's historical significance and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.

    • and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.

      and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.

    B1

    10 cheap purchases that improved my life

    09:0810 cheap purchases that improved my life
    • but it's got these like dividers 'cause now I've got more money, I can afford like slightly better stationery.

      but it's got these like dividers 'cause now I've got more money, I can afford like slightly better stationery.

    • Now I'm using the Pukka pad project version which has the same quality of paper but it's got these like dividers because now I've got more money I can afford like slightly better stationary.

      Now I'm using the Pukka pad project version which has the same quality of paper but it's got these like dividers because now I've got more money I can afford like slightly better stationary.

    B1

    Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You

    08:02Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You
    • Elon, if it's really you watching my videos then I'm sorry, but I can't afford to analyze all your followers.

      Elon, if it's really you watching my videos then I'm sorry, but I can't afford to analyze all your followers.

    • but I can't afford to analyze all your followers.

      but I can't afford to analyze all your followers.

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • This isn't a one size fits all solution, but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

      This isn't a one size fits all solution, but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

    • but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

      but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

    B1

    Is Having No Friends REALLY That Bad?

    03:52Is Having No Friends REALLY That Bad?
    • because they experience pollution and violence, are unable to afford healthy foods and college, and have less of an opportunity for exercise.

      because they experience pollution and violence, are unable to afford healthy foods and college, and have less of an opportunity for exercise.

    • are unable to afford healthy foods and college,  and have less of an opportunity for exercise.

      are unable to afford healthy foods and college,  and have less of an opportunity for exercise.

    B1

    What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ

    05:34What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ
    • India's cultural norms have meant that families who can't afford to keep their daughters and wives at home prefer to do so.

      India's cultural norms have meant that families who can't afford to keep their daughters and wives at home prefer to do so.

    • India's cultural norms have meant that families who can't afford to keep their daughters and wives at home prefer to do so.

      India's cultural norms have meant that families who can't afford to keep their daughters and wives at home prefer to do so.

    B1