大学英语精读unit 4.pptVIP

The Boy and the Bank Officer --Philip Ross Glossary account a. n. a sum of money kept in a bank E.g. to open (close) an account with (in) a bank an account book a checking account fixed account savings account b. n. A narrative or record of events. E.g. Can you give me a brief account of what has happened? The book presents an unbiased account of historical event. c. v. account for To constitute the governing or primary factor: E.g. Bad weather accounted for the long delay. (2) To provide an explanation or justification: E.g. The suspect couldnt account for his time that nigh