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Doanxuanquy Posted 11 years ago
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"So the main gas is hydrogen, which accounts for 90% of the sun’s matter"
Could u tell me the meaning of "account" in this sentence. I'm in two minds.
Thank you very much!
  

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doanxuanquy Could u tell me the meaning of "account" in this sentence. Phrasal Verb: account for 1. To constitute the governing or primary factor in: Bad weather accounted for the long delay.

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  • doanxuanquy Could u tell me the meaning of "account" in this sentence.
  • Phrasal Verb: account for 1.
  • To constitute the governing or primary factor in: Bad weather accounted for the long delay.
  • 2.
  • To provide an explanation or justification for: The suspect couldn't account for his time that night.
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doanxuanquyCould u tell me the meaning of "account" in this sentence.
Phrasal Verb:
account for
1. To constitute the governing or primary factor in: Bad weather accounted for the long delay.
2. To provide an explanation or justification for: The suspect couldn't a
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thank you very much, guy.Emotion: shake hands
Have a good one!
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