Definition
This idiom indicates that an event or situation occurs because of a particular person or thing.
因为…的缘故
I don't want everyone to change their plans on my account, so please proceed with your original schedule.
我不希望每个人都因为我而改变计划，所以请按照原来的日程进行。
He knew the team's progress was slow, but he wasn't discouraged on that account.
他知道团队的进展缓慢，但他并没有因此而气馁。
We shouldn’t punish the whole team on account of his mistake.
我们不应该因为他的错误而惩罚整个团队。