We can't afford the expense.
我们不能付出那些花销。
基础口语 1700 句
第 134 部分
📚 句中词汇解析
从本句中提取的重要词汇
vt. 买得起;担负得起;提供;给予;
💡 af一再+ford拿出→一再拿出→买得起
"Can we afford a new car?"
我们买得起一辆新车吗？
近义：minister, offer, award, present, procure, proffer
反义：limit, narrow, prohibit, qualify, reduce, restrain
n. 费用;花费的钱;消耗;花钱的东西;
vt. 向…收取费用;把…作为开支勾销;
💡 ex出+pense付钱 → 支出，花费，消费
"He spared no expense to make the party a success."
为使宴会成功他不惜费用.
近义：bill, debit, outgo, outlay, spending, toll
反义：admittance, entry