① according to為介詞短語,意為“根據(jù),依據(jù)”,后跟名詞,也可跟what引導(dǎo)的從句。
According to today's paper,a plane crashed somewhere in the south. 據(jù)今天的報紙講,一架飛機在南方某處墜毀。
One's outgo should be controlled
according to one's income. 應(yīng)根據(jù)收入來計劃支出。
Prices range from thirty dollars to ninety dollars
according to quality and size. 根據(jù)不同的質(zhì)量和尺寸,價格從三十美元到九十美元不等。
You choose
according to what you want. 你要什么,就會選擇什么。
② according as為連詞,后接從句,意為“依照,隨……而定”。
You may go or stay
according as you decide. 去留隨你決定。
Plants grow fast or slow
according as the weather is hot or cold. 植物生長的快慢依天氣的冷熱而定。