释义 |
ac·coun·tant I. \-tənt, -tənt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English accountaunt, accomptaunt, from Middle French acontant, acomptant, from present participle of aconter, acompter to account, compute — more at account 1. a. : one that gives an account : one that is accountable b. archaic : the defendant in an action of account 2. archaic : one that counts or calculates 3. : one that is skilled in the practice of accounting : one that has charge of public or private accounts — distinguished from bookkeeper; see certified public accountant, chartered accountant, public accountant II. adjective Etymology: Middle English accountaunt, accomptaunt, from Middle French acontant, acomptant, present participle obsolete : liable to account : accountable < accountant to the law — Shakespeare > |