2020考研英语最全的熟词僻义单词总结(3)

account 账户
叙述，描写，报道
on account of sth因为某事，由于某事
解释，说明
认为，看作
重要性
He was too shocked to give an account of what had happened. 他因受惊过度而无法描述所发生的事情。
She was told to wear flat shoes, on account of her back problem. 因为背部有问题，她被建议穿平底鞋。
Can you account for your movements on that night? 你能说明一下你那天晚上的行踪吗？
he accounted himself the unluckiest man alive.他认为自己是世上最倒霉的人。
money was of no account to her.金钱对她无关紧要。
acid 酸的
<喻>尖刻（或尖酸）的言语（或语调）
the acid test决定性的考验
she was unable to quell the acid in her voice.她无法压制住声音里的尖酸口吻。
People ask if the team is good enough. This match will be the acid test. 人们问这支球队是不是够好，经过这场比赛的考验就可见分晓。
acquire 获得；取得
学到，习得，培养（技能，习惯，品质）
He spent years acquiring his skills as a surgeon. 他花了许多年时间学习外科医生的技能。
act 行为，行动
【律】（议会、国会等的书面）法令，条例
起作用；见效
act as充当，担任fulfil
the 1989 Children"s Act.1989年《儿童法》。
bacteria act on proteins and sugar.细菌对蛋白质和糖起作用。
they need volunteers to act as foster-parents.他们需要志愿者来充当养父母。