advisor/adviser
顾问
【例】She is a financial adviser.
她是财务顾问。
advocate
提倡,鼓吹,主张;提倡者,拥护者;律师;代言人
【例】He was a staunch advocate of free trade.
他是自由贸易的忠实拥护者。
affiliate
使隶属(或附属)于;参加;附属机构;成员
【例】The chamber of commerce is affiliated to a state-owned enterprise.
这家商会隶属于一家国有企业。
affluent
富裕的;丰富的;流畅的
【例】It is helpful for your business to consort with affluent patrons.
和富裕的赞助商来往对你的生意有好处。
afford
买得起,承受得住;承担费用
【例】Due to unemployment, they can’t afford an apartment for now.
由于失业,他们暂时买不起房子。