[詞彙區別] according to 與 based on 的用法區別

According to Sarah they’re not getting on very well at the moment.

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。

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/base-sth-on-sth

When using “according to,” we directly refer to something or someone.
在使用「according to」的情況下，我們會直接引述某個事物或者某人。

According to most scientists, climate change is real.

根據絕大多數科學家的觀點，氣候變遷確實存在。

When using “based on,” we use data/facts/idea as a base or guide to give an opinion.

當我們使用「based on」時，我們會利用數據、事實或者觀點作為表達觀點的基石或指引。

Based on what scientists say, we should do all we can to slow down or stop climate change.

依據科學家的看法，我們應盡全力減緩或阻止氣候變遷的速度。