回复: 英语词汇正误辨析系列(更新中)
三忌直接后跟句子
according to是介词,其后原则上只接名词或代词,不接句子。如:
According to the timetable, the train gets in at 8:27. 根据时刻表,火车8点27分进站。
According to the traffic rules, you must stop at a red light. 依照交通法规,遇到红灯必须停车。
When (it is) taken according to the instructions, the drug has no side effects. 若按说明服用,本药无任何副作用。
若接句子,则用according as。如(from
www.yywords.com):
Everyone contributes according as he is able. 每个人根据自己的能力作出贡献。