afford v. /offer v. /provide v.

afford的意思是“有条件担负，支付得起”;offer的意思是“给予，提出，出价”;provide的意思是“提供，供给，为……做准备”，常与for, with一起连用。

例：John can’t afford to give so much time to it.

约翰花不起这么多时间来做这件事。

I don’t think we’ll be able to afford any travel any more.

我想我们没钱再旅行了。

They were friendly and even offered assistance.

他们很友好，甚至表示愿意帮助我们。

Mrs. Baines offered no comment on Susan’s situation.

贝恩太太对苏珊的处境未做任何评论。

On Sundays his landlord provided dinner as well as breakfast.

周日，他的房东为他既提供早餐又提供晚餐。

He provided for his family by working in a factory。

他靠在工厂做工来养家。

We must provide for the future.

我们必须为将来做好准备。