
prosecution
词源
源自拉丁语 'prosecutio'(意为'追随、继续'),由 'pro-'(向前)和 'sequi'(跟随)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语,最初泛指'持续行动',法律专用意义于16世纪确立。
noun
❶ 指在法律程序中,由检察官或政府代表对某人提起的正式刑事指控和诉讼过程,目的是证明其有罪并施加惩罚。
“The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.”
(检方提供了针对被告的有力证据。)
“He faced prosecution for tax evasion.”
(他因逃税面临起诉。)
❶ 也可指持续进行某项活动或执行某任务的行为,常带有正式或坚决的意味。
“The prosecution of the war required massive resources.”
(这场战争的持续进行需要大量资源。)
“They were dedicated to the prosecution of scientific research.”
(他们致力于持续开展科学研究。)
常见短语
witness for the prosecution — 在法庭上为控方作证的证人,其证词通常用于支持对被告的指控。
“The witness for the prosecution identified the suspect in court.”
(控方证人在法庭上指认了嫌疑人。)
malicious prosecution — 指在没有合理理由或出于恶意目的对他人提起的无根据诉讼,受害者可对此索赔。
“He sued the police for malicious prosecution after the charges were dropped.”
(指控撤销后,他以恶意起诉为由起诉了警方。)