They could ill afford to lose any more staff.

他们再也不能损失员工了。

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。

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。

They can ill afford the multifarious expenses.

他们无力承担这些五花八门的开支。

I can ill afford the expense.

我出不起这笔费用。