"give an account of" in Chinese (Simplified)
说明叙述
Definition
详细描述、解释或报告发生了什么，通常是关于某个事件、经历或情况。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个书面语或正式表达，多用于书面报告或官方场合。常搭配‘事件’‘经历’等词，不要与‘give account for’（负责、解释原因）混淆。
Examples
The witness was asked to give an account of what happened during the accident.
要求证人**说明**事故发生时的情况。
In his letter, he gave an account of his travels.
在信中，他**叙述了**他的旅行。
Students must give an account of their project in the final exam.
学生必须在期末考试中**说明**他们的项目。
Can you give an account of what you saw last night?
你能**说明**你昨晚看到的情况吗？
He struggled to give an account of everything that happened that day.
他很难**说明**那天发生的所有事情。
The journalist gave an account of the chaotic scene at the airport for the evening news.
记者为晚间新闻**叙述了**机场混乱的情景。