prosecute
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If the authorities prosecute someone, they charge them with a crime and put them on trial. 对…提起公诉; 提起公诉
The police have decided not to prosecute because the evidence is not strong enough. 警方已决定不起诉，因为证据不够充分。
Photographs taken by roadside cameras will soon be enough to prosecute drivers for speeding. 路边摄像机所拍到的照片不久将足以用来起诉超速的司机。
2. V-T When a lawyer prosecutes a case, he or she tries to prove that the person who is on trial is guilty. (原告律师) 起诉
The attorney who will prosecute the case says he cannot reveal how much money is involved. 即将起诉这件案子的原告律师说他不能透漏涉案金额。
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prosecute /ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/ (prosecuting,prosecuted,prosecutes)
剑桥词典
- Can't you read the sign ? It says 'Trespassers will be prosecuted!'
- People who hand in illegal weapons will not be prosecuted during the amnesty .
- He was prosecuted for having sex with a girl who was underage .
- You'll be relieved to hear that our clients have decided not to prosecute.
- The company is to be prosecuted under the Sex Discrimination Act.
prosecute verb (LEGAL)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court , or (of a lawyer ) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
起诉；检举
Shoplifters will be prosecuted. 商店扒手将遭到起诉。
He was prosecuted for fraud . 他因诈骗而被起诉。
Any manufacturer who does not conform to the standards could be prosecuted under the Consumers Protection Act, 1987. 对任何不遵守标准的生产商都可依据1987年通过的《消费者保护法》予以起诉。
The victim has said that she will not prosecute. 受害者说她不会起诉。
比较
defend (PROTECT)
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prosecute verb (CONTINUE)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] formalto continue to take part in a planned group of activities , especially a war
把…进行到底，继续参与（尤指战争）
He seemed convinced that the US would prosecute the war to its end. 他似乎确信美国会将这场战争进行到底。 返回 prosecute