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account (to sb) for sth
phrasal verb with account uk/əˈkaʊnt/ us/əˈkaʊnt/ verb [ T + obj + noun/adj ] formal

C2 to explain the reason for something or the cause of something(对某人)就…作出解释;(对某人)就…作出说明

Can you account for your absence last Friday?你能解释一下上周五你为什么缺勤吗?
She was unable to account for over $5,000 (= she could not explain where the money was).她无法对5000多美元的去向作出解释。
He has to account to his manager for (= tell his manager about and explain) all his movements.他不得不向经理交代清楚他的一切行动。

More 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.


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