The houses are so expensive that he can't afford to buy one.

这些房子太贵了，他买不起。

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People in their 30s and 40s can't afford to buy homes or have children.

三四十岁的人买不起房子，也养不起孩子。

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It doesn't seem right we're using corn to run cars when people can't afford to buy it to eat.

当人们买不起玉米吃的时候，我们却用玉米来驱动汽车，这似乎是不对的。

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While hundreds of farms are nearby, the district can't afford to buy organic produce.

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They're working families but can't afford to buy their way out of hard times.

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People are protesting about salaries and they can't afford to buy a home.

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