позволить себе
afford
to have enough money or time for something
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позволить себе with English translation
позволить себе usage examples
We can't afford a holiday this year.
Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
She can afford to take a day off.
Она может позволить себе взять выходной.
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позволить себе synonyms
What's the difference between позволить себе / сметь / иметь возможность / мочь / быть в состоянии
afford — to have enough money or time for something
We can't afford a holiday this year.
Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
To have enough money, time, or resources to buy, do, or allow oneself something.
We can't afford such an expensive holiday.
Мы не можем позволить себе такой дорогой отпуск.
To have the right or boldness to do something; not about money, but about permission, courage, or audacity.
How dares he speak to me like that?
Как он смеет так со мной разговаривать?
To be in a situation where something can actually be done; broader than 'afford' because it is not necessarily about money.
I won't have the opportunity to come to the meeting tomorrow.
Я не имею возможности приехать на встречу завтра.
To have the physical, mental, or practical ability to do something; a very general word, not specifically about resources.
I can help you tonight.
Я могу помочь тебе сегодня вечером.
To be able to do something at a particular moment; often emphasizes condition, health, or circumstances.
He was not in a condition to work after the illness.
Он был не в состоянии работать после болезни.
To be strong enough to do something; usually about physical or moral strength, not money.
I was no longer able to argue any further.
Я был уже не в силах спорить дальше.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce позволить себе and what this word means
позволить себе translation: afford. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce позволить себе
[pəzˈvoɫʲɪtʲ sʲɪˈbʲe]
позволить себе translation
afford
позволить себе examples
We can't afford a holiday this year.
позволить себе transcription
[pəzˈvoɫʲɪtʲ sʲɪˈbʲe]
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Questions about this word
позволить себе meaning: what does it mean?
иметь достаточно денег или времени на что-то
позволить себе pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
позволить себе is pronounced as [pəzˈvoɫʲɪtʲ sʲɪˈbʲe]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
позволить себе definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We can't afford a holiday this year. Translation: Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
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