1.account for 对…负有责任；对…做出解释

Jack could not account for his foolish mistake.
杰克无法解释自己的愚蠢错误。

He has to account to the chairman for all the money he spends.
他必须向主席说明他所花掉所有钱的去向。

2.according to 根据，按照；取决于

They do everything according to Hoyle.
他们一切都按照规定办理。

According to the Christian religion,Jesus Christ resurrected from death.
根据基督教的说法，耶稣基督曾死而复生。

3.point out 指出，指明

Can you point out the hotel on this map?
你能指出这家旅馆在地图上的位置吗？

I want to point out one area that I grade the students on, something that many of them dislike.
我想指出我在为学生们评分的一个地方，是他们中许多人都不喜欢的一点。

4.apply to 适用于；应用于

This should apply to any project.
这应该应用于任何项目。

These regulations apply to everyone, without exception.
这些规章对谁都适用，没有例外。