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
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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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