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suing

UK //ˈsuːɪŋ//US //ˈsuːɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'suer'(追讨),最终来自拉丁语 'sequi'(跟随),通过古法语演变而来。

verb

❶ 指通过法律途径向法院提起诉讼,要求对方承担责任或赔偿损失的行为。常用于民事纠纷或索赔案件中。

“The company is suing its former employee for breach of contract.”

(该公司正起诉其前员工违反合同。)

“She is considering suing the hospital for medical negligence.”

(她正在考虑起诉医院医疗过失。)

同义词:litigating, prosecuting, taking legal action

常见短语

suing for damages — 为索赔损失而提起诉讼,通常用于要求经济赔偿的法律场景。

“The victim is suing for damages after the car accident.”

(车祸受害者正在起诉要求损害赔偿。)