affix

签署；盖（印章）

 

宾语后接用介词to，句式：affix… to…

【例】Since both our two parties have affixed [put] our signatures to the contract, it is effective and binding on both of us.

由于我们双方已在合同上签字，合同已生效并对双方有约束力。

 

afford

【1】给予；使得到

 

① 【例】 If you require any further information, we shall be pleased to afford it on hearing from you.

如贵方需要其他信息[资料]，我们在接到来信后将乐意提供。

 

 ②接用双宾语。

【例】This letter afforded them peculiar satisfaction.

这封信使他们感到特别高兴。

 

【2】can [could, be able to] afford

（在财力、时间等方面）足以做到

 

①接用名词

【例】As the steamer sails next Monday, we cannot afford time to change the packing.

由于该轮下星期一起航，我们来不及更换包装。

 

②接用不定式

【例】As the goods are moderately priced, we believe people of average means can afford to buy them.

这些货物定价适度，我们相信中等收入的人是能够买得起的。

 

③间或接用动名词

【例】We cannot afford attending the Guangzhou Fair four times a year.

一年参加四次广州交易会，我们可去不起。

 

afloat

【1】在水上的；航行中的

 

常用作表语。

【例】Since it has been made clear that the goods are damaged while afloat, you should file your claim against either the carrier or the insurance company.

现已明确货物是在航运途中损坏的，你方应向承运人或保险公司提出索赔。

 

【2】（流言等）流传中的

常作表语。

 

【例】We hear that some questionable rumours are afloat with that company.

听说关于那家公司有一些不确切的谣言在流传之中。

 

【3】在积极进行中的；活动起来的

 

【例】That firm is afloat again.

那家公司的生意又活跃起来了。