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第 27 课:I can't afford to... 我负担不起......

这里的"负担"多指金钱,但也可以指精神或状况。

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。

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!