新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

prosecute

英  [ˈprɒsɪkjuːt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • prosecutes , prosecuting , prosecuted

    1[I 不及物动词] 对…提起公诉 , 提起公诉

    If the authorities prosecute someone, they charge them with a crime and put them on trial.

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    例:

    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很快将可以用来起诉超速驾驶的司机。

    例:

    He is being prosecuted for two criminal offences.

    他正因为两项刑事罪而被起诉。

    2[T 及物动词] (原告律师)起诉

    When a lawyer prosecutes a case, he or she tries to prove that the person who is on trial is guilty.

    双语例句

    例:

    The lawyer 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。