give a satisfactory record of (something, typically money, that one is responsible for)
(尤指对自己掌管的钱财)作出满意说明。
provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation or reason for
解释;说明
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he was brought before the Board to account for his behaviour .他被带到董事会上为他的行为作出解释。
supply or make up (a specified amount or proportion)
提供;构成(数量,比例)
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social security accounts for about a third of total public spending. 社会保险占公共开支总数的1/3.