[+to-v]
They did not consider whether they could afford the time or not.
他们没有考虑是否抽得出时间。
We can't afford to pay such a price.
我们付不起这个价钱。
provide:
1. 提供
[(+for)]
On Sundays his landlady provided dinner as well as breakfast.
星期天,他的女房东不但供给早餐,还供给晚餐。
2. 装备,供给[(+with)]
Somehow she managed to provide her children with food and clothing.
她总算设法使她的孩子有饭吃,有衣穿。
3. 规定[+(that)]
The law provides that these ancient buildings must be preserved.
法律规定,这些古老的建筑应该保存.