1. low enough in price that most people can buy or pay for it
價格合理，大多數人能夠負擔得起的
The company offers affordable housing for young families.
這家公司為年輕家庭提供價格合理的住房。
We need to find an affordable solution for our budget.
我們需要為我們的預算找到一個負擔得起的解決方案。
Affordable Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
affordable
adjective
快速理解
What does "Affordable" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Affordable"?
形容價格或成本在大多數人的經濟能力範圍內，可以負擔得起。
- 1
價格合理
EN: low enough in price for most people to buy
翻譯: 價格低到大多數人都能購買
- 2
成本可負擔
EN: not too expensive to be managed within a budget
翻譯: 在預算內可以管理，不至於太昂貴
- 3
可實現的
EN: within reach or achievable without great sacrifice
翻譯: 在可達到的範圍內，無需巨大犧牲即可實現
小提醒：注意：'affordable' 主要描述物品或服務的價格，而非人的財務狀況。不說 'I am affordable'，而是說 'It is affordable for me'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Affordable" in English）
How to pronounce "Affordable" in English?"Affordable" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Affordable" from YouTube Videos
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“Is it fair to evaluate a treatment regimen which may not be affordable or accessible to the study participants once the research has been completed?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Affordable"?How does "Affordable" change by context?
2. not causing financial hardship; within one's means
不會造成經濟困難的；在能力範圍內的
Healthcare should be affordable for everyone.
醫療保健應該是每個人都能負擔得起的。
They offer payment plans to make the car more affordable.
他們提供付款計劃，讓這輛車更易於負擔。
3. of acceptable quality for the price paid; offering good value
物有所值的；性價比高的
This restaurant serves affordable yet delicious meals.
這家餐廳提供物美價廉的餐點。
The smartphone is surprisingly affordable for its features.
這款智慧型手機的功能與價格相比，出奇地划算。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Affordable"?How to make natural sentences with "Affordable"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| affordable + noun | 可負擔的... | We are looking for an affordable apartment. (我們正在尋找一間可負擔的公寓。) |
| be + affordable | 是負擔得起的 | The new model is surprisingly affordable. (這款新車型出乎意料地負擔得起。) |
| affordable + for + person/group | 對...來說是可負擔的 | This program aims to make healthcare affordable for everyone. (這項計畫旨在讓醫療保健對每個人來說都是可負擔的。) |
| affordable + to + verb | 可負擔得起去做... | It's not affordable to travel abroad every year. (每年出國旅行是負擔不起的。) |
| make + something + affordable | 使...變得可負擔 | The subsidy makes solar panels more affordable for homeowners. (這項補貼使太陽能板對屋主來說更可負擔。) |
用法說明
How is "Affordable" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Affordable"?
affordable to do vs. affordable for doing
- affordable to do 是最常見且自然的結構，用於描述某個動作或取得某物在經濟上是可行的。
- affordable for doing 則較少見，通常用於說明某個物品或服務的價格，適合用來進行某項特定活動。
- 在描述「對某人來說可負擔」時，應使用 affordable for someone，而非 affordable to someone。
- 在正式或商業語境中，affordable to do 是標準用法，而 affordable for doing 可能聽起來有些冗長或不自然。 EN: This new software is affordable to purchase for small businesses. 翻譯: 這款新軟體對小型企業來說，購買起來是可負擔的。
EN:This tablet is affordable for watching videos and browsing the web.
翻譯:這款平板電腦價格實惠，適合用來看影片和瀏覽網頁。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 affordable to do 來表達「做某事是可負擔的」最為安全且自然。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Affordable" and similar words?How to choose "Affordable" vs alternatives?
affordable vs cheap
「affordable」強調價格合理、在負擔能力範圍內，帶有正面意涵；「cheap」僅指價格低廉，可能暗示品質不佳。
affordable vs inexpensive
「affordable」側重於購買者的經濟能力；「inexpensive」僅客觀描述價格不高，不涉及購買者的財務狀況。
affordable vs reasonable
「affordable」專指價格在財務上可負擔；「reasonable」適用範圍更廣，可指價格、要求、行為等『合理、公道』。
口語用法
How is "Affordable" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Affordable"?
引述
在對話中，人們常會引述他人的話或普遍看法，來帶出「affordable」這個評價。 EN: Everyone keeps saying how affordable this new phone is. 翻譯: 大家一直說這款新手機有多麼經濟實惠。
EN:You know what they say, an affordable vacation is the best kind.
翻譯:你知道大家常說的，負擔得起的假期才是最好的。
語氣強調
為了強調價格合理、物超所值，說話者會搭配特定的語氣詞或短語。 EN: It's actually really affordable for what you get. 翻譯: 以你得到的東西來說，這價格其實真的很划算。
EN:That's surprisingly affordable, isn't it?
翻譯:這價格出乎意料地親民，對吧？
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，「affordable」前後可能會出現一些填充詞，讓對話更自然。 EN: Well, it's... affordable, I guess, compared to the others. 翻譯: 嗯，這個嘛…跟其他比起來，算是…負擔得起啦。
EN:I'm looking for something that's, you know, affordable but still good quality.
翻譯:我想找的是那種，你知道的，價格合理但品質還不錯的東西。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的填充詞、引述句式或過於主觀的強調語氣。建議使用更精確、客觀的表述，例如 "cost-effective"、"reasonably priced" 或直接提供具體數據。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Affordable"?What fixed phrases with "Affordable" should I remember?
affordable price
adjective + noun
可負擔的價格
affordable housing
adjective + noun
可負擔的住房
make something affordable
verb + adjective
使某物變得可負擔
affordable option
adjective + noun
可負擔的選擇
affordable for someone
adjective + preposition
對某人來說是可負擔的
affordable care
adjective + noun
可負擔的照護
affordable luxury
adjective + noun
可負擔的奢華
remain affordable
verb + adjective
保持可負擔
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Affordable"?Which "Affordable" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need an affordable price.
✓We need an affordable product. / We need a reasonable price.
"Affordable" describes something you can buy (e.g., product, service, housing), not the price itself. A price can be low, reasonable, or cheap.
×This phone is affordably priced.
✓This phone is affordably priced. / This phone is affordable.
"Affordably priced" is correct but less common. Learners often overcomplicate it. The simpler "affordable" is more natural in most contexts.
×This plan is affordable to most people.
✓This plan is affordable for most people.
The correct preposition after "affordable" is usually "for" (someone). Using "to" is a common preposition error.
×This bag is very much affordable.
✓This bag is very affordable.
"Affordable" is a gradable adjective, so use "very," "quite," or "relatively" to modify it. "Very much" is used with verbs or past participles, not with base adjectives like "affordable."
×This shirt is so affordable; it must be of poor quality.
✓This shirt is so cheap; it must be of poor quality.
"Affordable" is positive, meaning "reasonably priced within one's budget." It does not imply low quality. "Cheap" can have a negative connotation of being low in both price and quality.
×I am affordable to buy this car.
✓I can afford to buy this car. / This car is affordable for me.
"Affordable" is an adjective that describes a thing or service, not a person. A person "can afford" something. The thing itself "is affordable."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Affordable"?What are tense/participle forms of "Affordable"?