What does according to mean?

as stated or reported by someone or something following a rule, plan, or particular standard

How is according to pronounced?

UK /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/, US /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/.

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/ · /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/

CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1784 in the learning path

据……所述；根据

prep. as stated or reported by someone or something

据……所述；根据

prep. following a rule, plan, or particular standard

按照；依照

According to the forecast, rain will arrive this afternoon.

据天气预报，今天下午会下雨。

According to recent research, regular physical activity can improve concentration and reduce stress among university students.

根据近期研究，经常进行体育活动可以提高大学生的专注力并减轻压力。

引述他人观点用according to；自己的观点用in my opinion。

What does according to mean?: as stated or reported by someone or something following a rule, plan, or particular standard
How is according to pronounced?: UK /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/, US /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.