We're wasting valuable time, time we can ill afford.

我们是在浪费宝贵的时间，我们浪费不起的时间。

《牛津词典》

It's possible he won't play but I can ill afford to lose him.

他有可能不会出场，但我难以承受失去他的损失。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

They can ill afford the multifarious expenses.

他们无力承担这些五花八门的开支。

《新英汉大辞典》

Thus, Johnson Controls can ill afford to not expand in this critical growth market.

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Even if the authorities rustle up the money, they can ill afford to dawdle.

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With lower oil prices, Chad can ill afford the war against its Sudanese-backed rebels.

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