prosecute
To officially accuse someone of a crime and ask a court of law to judge them.
例文
3 / 5Trespassers will be prosecuted.
Trespassers will be prosecuted.
The district attorney chose to prosecute the case to the full extent of the law.
The district attorney chose to prosecute the case to the full extent of the law.
Are they really going to prosecute him for that?
Are they really going to prosecute him for that?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Prosecute starts with 'Pro-', like a 'Professional' lawyer taking you to court.
クイックテスト
The shop owner warned that he would ______ anyone caught stealing.
正解！
正解は： prosecute
例文
Trespassers will be prosecuted.
everydayTrespassers will be prosecuted.
The district attorney chose to prosecute the case to the full extent of the law.
formalThe district attorney chose to prosecute the case to the full extent of the law.
Are they really going to prosecute him for that?
informalAre they really going to prosecute him for that?
The study examines why some crimes are difficult to prosecute effectively.
academicThe study examines why some crimes are difficult to prosecute effectively.
We will prosecute any firm that attempts to steal our intellectual property.
businessWe will prosecute any firm that attempts to steal our intellectual property.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
the prosecution rests
the prosecution finished its case
よく混同される語
To prosecute is to take legal action; to persecute is to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period.
使い方のコツ
Mainly used in criminal law. In civil law, 'sue' is the more common term.
よくある間違い
Many students confuse 'prosecute' with 'persecute'.
覚え方のコツ
Prosecute starts with 'Pro-', like a 'Professional' lawyer taking you to court.
語源
From Latin 'prosequi', meaning 'to follow up' or 'pursue'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The state (represented by the prosecution) brings the case against the individual in criminal trials.
クイックテスト
The shop owner warned that he would ______ anyone caught stealing.
正解！
正解は： prosecute
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