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prosecute

UK //ˈprɒsɪkjuːt//US //ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt//

词源

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。

verb

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。)

同义词:sue, charge, litigate, arraign, accuse

常见短语

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。)