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Mistakes that can make you lose self-esteem

会让你失去自尊的错误

The things that you can and cannot afford

你能负担和负担不起的东西

In this materialistic world, it is not unusual to feel ashamed if you cannot afford branded and trendy things.

在这个物质的世界里，如果你买不起名牌和时尚的东西，你会感到羞愧，这是很正常的。

However, you should remember that labels should not define you. Live within your means and be happy with what you have.

但是，你应该记住，标签不应该定义你。量入为出，对你所拥有的感到满意。

【知识点讲解】

afford v. 花费得起；能够做；承担得起(后果)；提供；给予

例句：

Only the well-to-do can afford these houses.

只有富人能买得起这些房子。

I can't afford a holiday this summer.

今年夏天我无法度假。

We can afford to overlook minor offences.

我们可以不计较小过。

be happy with 对...感到满意

例句：

I'm happy with the way things have panned out.

我对事情的结果感到很满意。

I'm not happy with his work this term.

我对他这学期的表现不满意。

I'm not happy with this way of working.

我不喜欢这种工作方法。

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