(单选题)
At that time she could not ______ a new dress on her income.
A.spend
B.save
C.afford
D.spare
参考答案:C
参考解析:
考查动词辨析。句意:当时她的收入买不起新衣服。spend意为“花费”;save意为“节省”;afford意为“买得起,负担得起,花得起”;spare意为“节省,抽出(时间)”。根据句意可知,此处表示“买得起”。故选C。
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