16. adapt oneself to(=adjust oneself to)　　　 使自己适应于

One should adapt oneself to the changed conditions. 我们应当使自己适应变化了的情况。

15. act on 奉行,按照……行动; act as 扮演;　

My idea is that we shall act on his suggestion. 我的意见是我们应当按照他的建议去办。　

The forest will act as a defense against desert dust.

14. be acquainted with(=to have knowledge of) 了解; (=to have met socially) 熟悉

Nowadays, everyone has to be acquainted with high-tech knowledge. 当今，每个人都必须对高科技有所了解。

Being acquainted with English is sure to help you a lot.学会英语一定会对你大有帮助。

13. accuse…of…(=charge…with; blame sb. for sth. ; blame sth. on sb. ; complain about) 指控,控告

He was accused of murderer. 他被指控谋杀。

12. account for (=give an explanation or reason for)　 解释, 说明。

He has been asked to account for his conduct.

他被要求解释他的行为。

11. take…into account(=consider)把……考虑进去

He will take into account my request. 他会考虑我的要求。

10. on account of 因为　

We delayed our departure on account of the bad weather. 由于天气不好, 我们将启程的时间推迟了.

9. in accordance with (=in agreement with)　 依照,根据

I am in accordance with him in this matter. 在这件事情上我同他是一致的。

He acted in accordance with his beliefs. 他按照自己的信念行事。

8. in accord with 与……一致.　 out of one’s accord with 同……不一致

His words are in accord with his ideas.

7. of one’s own accord(=without being asked; willingly; freely)自愿地 ,主动地

He joined the army of his own accord.