这里的"负担"多指金钱，但也可以指精神或状况。 1. I can't afford to be absent from school. 我不能不上学。 2. I can't afford to go away three weeks from work. 我可不能三个星期不上班。 3. I can't afford to take any risk. 我不能冒任何风险。 A: We're going out to dinner and then to the movies. 晚餐出去吃，然后去看电影吧。 B: Hold on! I can't afford to pay for both. 等一下！我无法同时付这两笔钱。 A: Don't worry. I've got money. It's my treat. 别担心，我有钱。我请你。 B: Gee, that's really nice of you. 啊！你真好！
