| 单词 | account for sth |
| 释义 | account for sth account (to sb) for sth — phrasal verb with account /əˈkaʊnt/ verb [T + obj + noun/adj ] FORMAL ► C2 to explain the reason for something or the cause of something: » Can you account for your absence last Friday?» She was unable to account for over $5,000 (= she could not explain where the money was).» He has to account to his manager for (= tell his manager about and explain) all his movements.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explaining• • • Extra Examples:» There is £50 missing from the till - how do account for that?» You will have to account for your absence to the head teacher in the morning.» Sarah was bullied at school, which might account for her behaviour now.» It's difficult to account for the recent increase in violent crime.» The prime minister will have to account to the whole nation for his decision. account for sth — phrasal verb with account /əˈkaʊnt/ verb [T + obj + noun/adj ] FORMAL ► F0 to form the total of something: » Students account for the vast majority of our customers.Thesaurus+: ↑Existing and being |
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