What does according mean?

As stated or reported by someone or something In a way determined by a rule or particular factor

How is according pronounced?

UK /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/, US /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ/.

/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/ · /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ/

CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1587 in the learning path

据……所说；根据

phr. As stated or reported by someone or something

据……所说；根据

phr. In a way determined by a rule or particular factor

按照；依据

According to the forecast, rain will arrive this evening.

据天气预报，今晚会下雨。

Public funding should be distributed according to local needs rather than the political influence of individual regions.

公共资金应按当地需求分配，而不应取决于各地区的政治影响力。

通常用according to，不单独作形容词。

What does according mean?: As stated or reported by someone or something In a way determined by a rule or particular factor
How is according pronounced?: UK /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/, US /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.