account for ...

• 解释 ...； 说明 ...； 是 ... 的原因/理由，(数量)占 ...

account for ...的用法和样例：

例句

1. Jack was brought to account for the missing cash.
   杰克被要求对这笔遗失的现金作出解释。
2. He could not account for his foolish mistake.
   他无法解释他所犯的荒谬的错误。
3. Please elucidate the reasons for your action.
   请说明你采取行动的理由。
4. An identification record for a tape or disk file.
   磁带或磁盘文件的标识说明记录。