according
/əˈkɔ: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 取决於
Everyone contributes according as he is able. 每个人根据自己的能力作出贡献.