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afforded

UK //əˈfɔːdɪd//US //əˈfɔːrdɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'aforthien',意为'完成'或'提供',最终源于古英语 'geforthian'(提供)。

verb

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。)

同义词:provide, offer, grant, supply, give

常见短语

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。)