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prosecution

UK //ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n//US //ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n//

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。)

同义词:trial, legal action, litigation, pursuit, execution

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。)