It could be a sort of new Venice.这可能会成为新威尼斯
a sort of一种 ...
He led off with his companion in a sort of quick-step.
他和他的舞伴带头跳一种快步舞。
This is a sort of indeterminate color.
这是一种说不清的颜色。
who can afford to build the infrastructure to cope with the future of weather extremes.可以承担这些费用去建设这些设施来应对未来的极端天气
afford to付得起, 能承担
I cannot afford to go because I haven't a bean.
我没法去,因为我身无分文。
No country can afford to neglect education.
任何国家都不容忽视教育。
cope with对付;应付;处理
I'm afraid I can't cope with this problem.
恐怕我应付不了这个问题。
I cannot cope with such a pile of work.
我无法处理这么多工作。