account

n.

1. 帐，帐目，帐单[C]
   The accounts show we have spent more than we received.

   帐目显示我们已经入不敷出了。

2. 帐户；客户[C]
   The company is our best account.

   这家公司是我们的最佳客户。

3. 记述，描述；报导[C][（+of）]
   The policeman gave an account of the traffic accident.

   警察叙述了交通事故的经过。

4. 解释，说明[C][（+of）]
   John gave us a detailed account of his plan.

   关于他的计划，约翰给我们作了详尽的说明。

5. 根据，理由[U]
   He got angry on this account.

   由于这个缘故他生气了。

6. 估价；价值，重要性[U]
7. 利益，好处[U]