to bear (an expense, a responsibility etc) · burden

负担

fù dān

f+ù·4th toned+ān·1st tone

WordHSK 4

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Tom can't afford that.

汤姆负担不起。

I can't afford it.

我负担不起。

I feel that I'm a burden to everyone, that no one will ever love me, that I'm better off dead, because that way I wouldn't hurt anyone. However, on the other hand, I want to keep living and show everyone that I'm strong.

One thousand dollars will cover all the expenses for the party.

1000美元将负担聚会的全部费用。

I'm not sure I can afford it.

我不知道我能不能负担得起。

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to bear (an expense, a responsibility etc) · burden

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