/ə'kɔ:dɪŋ; ə`kɔrdɪŋ/

1 according to prep
(a) as stated by (sb) or in (sth) 据（某人）所述; 根据（某事物）
*According to John you were in Edinburgh last week. 据约翰说, 你上星期在爱丁堡.
* You've been in prison six times according to our records. 根据我们的记录, 你曾入狱六次.
(b) in a manner that is consistent with (sth) 按照, 依照（某事物）
*act according to one's principles 按照自己的原则行事
* Everything went according to plan. 一切都是按照计划进行的.
* The work was done according to her instructions. 那工作是依照她的指示做的.
(c) in a manner or degree that is in proportion to (sth) 视或依（某事物）而定
*salary according to qualifications and experience 视资历和经验而定的薪水
* Arrange the exhibits according to size. 将展品按大小排列.
2 according as conj (fml 文) in a manner or to a degree that varies as 取决于
*Everyone contributes according as he is able. 每个人根据自己的能力作出贡献.