1. according to (prep.): 據…所說；按…所記載
as stated by someone
據薩拉說，他們目前關係不是太好。According to our records you owe us $130.
根據我們的紀錄，你欠我們130美元。
2. base sth on sth (phr. v.): 以…為基礎
If you base something (A) on facts or ideas (B), you use those facts or ideas (B) to develop it (A).
The film is based on a short story by Thomas Mann.
這齣電影是根據湯瑪斯·曼的短篇小說改編而成的。
What data are you basing your projections on?
您以什麼數據為基礎來進行預測？
The country economy is based on farming.
這個國家的經濟以農業為基礎。
Source:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/base-sth-on-sth
When using “according to,” we directly refer to something or someone.
According to most scientists, climate change is real.
When using “based on,” we use data/facts/idea as a base or guide to give an opinion.
Based on what scientists say, we should do all we can to slow down or stop climate change.
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