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源自中古英语 'aforthien',意为'完成'或'提供',最终源于古英语 'geforthian'(提供)。
❶ 指有能力或条件提供某物或做某事,通常用于描述机会、特权或资源等。
“The scholarship afforded her the opportunity to study abroad.”
(奖学金给了她出国留学的机会。)
“The new job afforded him a better lifestyle.”
(新工作让他过上了更好的生活。)
afforded the opportunity — 指被给予或获得某种机会,常用于正式或书面语境。
“She was afforded the opportunity to speak at the conference.”
(她获得了在会议上发言的机会。)