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affording

UK //əˈfɔːdɪŋ//US //əˈfɔːrdɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'aforthien',意为'提供'或'给予',最终源于古英语 'geforthian',意为'推进'或'促进'。

verb

❶ 指有能力支付或承担某事物,通常用于描述经济能力或机会的提供。

“The scholarship is affording her the opportunity to study abroad.”

(这项奖学金让她有机会出国留学。)

“His new job is affording him a better lifestyle.”

(他的新工作让他过上了更好的生活。)

❶ 指提供或给予某物,通常用于描述某种便利或机会。

“The large windows are affording a beautiful view of the garden.”

(大窗户提供了花园的美丽景色。)

“The flexible schedule is affording her more time with her family.”

(灵活的日程安排让她有更多时间陪伴家人。)

同义词:providing, offering, granting

常见短语

affording the opportunity — 指提供某种机会或可能性,常用于描述某种有利条件或资源。

“The internship is affording the opportunity to gain real-world experience.”

(这次实习提供了获得实际经验的机会。)