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能借

can borrow; be able to borrow something, can lend

→ 能
phrase Uncommon #7,471
can borrow; be able to borrow something Used to ask whether borrowing is possible, often in a polite request.
CH: 我今晚能借你的数码相机吗？
EN: Can I borrow your digital camera tonight?

能借你的自行车用吗?

Could I borrow your bike?

— 白丝带 (2009)

你以为你姥爷就能借吗

Do you think your grandpa would lend it to you?

— 流浪地球 (2019)

他把能借的全借了。

He borrowed everything he could.

phrase Rare #25,168
can lend Used to ask or say whether someone is able to lend something to another person, often in the pattern 能借 + thing + 给 + person.
CH: 你能借点钱给我吗？
EN: Can you lend me some money?

你能借点钱给我吗？

Could you lend me some money?

— 歌剧红伶 (1981)

要是安东尼奥有个好计划，你能借给我们多少钱？

If Antonio has a good plan, how much money can you lend us?

能借给我用吗?

Could you lend it to me?

— 白丝带 (2009)

能借单车给我吗?

Could you lend me a bicycle?

— 白丝带 (2009)