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源自拉丁语 'prosecutus',为 'prosequi' 的过去分词,意为'追随、继续',由 'pro-'(向前)和 'sequi'(跟随)组成。
❶ 对某人提起法律诉讼,尤指在刑事法庭上指控其犯罪,由政府或检察机关执行。
“The state decided to prosecute the suspect for fraud.”
(州政府决定以欺诈罪起诉嫌疑人。)
“He was prosecuted for stealing company funds.”
(他因盗用公司资金被起诉。)
❶ 坚决进行或持续从事某项活动,通常指需要付出努力的任务或目标。
“She prosecuted her studies with great determination.”
(她以极大的决心继续她的学业。)
“The team prosecuted their search for the missing hiker.”
(团队持续搜寻失踪的徒步旅行者。)
prosecute a case — 在法庭上正式处理或推进某个法律案件,通常由检察官执行。
“The district attorney will prosecute the case next month.”
(地区检察官将于下月处理此案。)
prosecute an inquiry — 正式或彻底地进行调查,通常指官方或严肃的调查行动。
“The committee will prosecute an inquiry into the allegations.”
(委员会将对指控展开正式调查。)