according to preposition
Learner's definition of ACCORDING TO
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: as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)据…所说；根据…报道 -
According to a recent survey, most Americans drive to work. [=a recent survey says that most Americans drive to work]根据一项近期调查，多数美国人开车上班。
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According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.根据我听到的传言，他是因为盗窃公司财物而被解雇的。
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: as directed or required by (rules, directions, etc.)按照；遵循 -
She always did everything according to the rules.她总是照章行事。
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I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.我按照盒子上的说明煮米饭。
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Everything went according to plan. [=everything went as it had been planned]一切按计划进行。
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: in a way that is based on (something)以…为依据