prosecute
To officially accuse someone of a crime and ask a court of law to judge them.
例句
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?
词族
记忆技巧
Prosecute starts with 'Pro-', like a 'Professional' lawyer taking you to court.
快速测验
The shop owner warned that he would ______ anyone caught stealing.
正确！
正确答案是： prosecute
例句
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.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
the prosecution rests
the prosecution finished its case
容易混淆的词
To prosecute is to take legal action; to persecute is to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period.
使用说明
Mainly used in criminal law. In civil law, 'sue' is the more common term.
常见错误
Many students confuse 'prosecute' with 'persecute'.
记忆技巧
Prosecute starts with 'Pro-', like a 'Professional' lawyer taking you to court.
词源
From Latin 'prosequi', meaning 'to follow up' or 'pursue'.
语法模式
文化背景
The state (represented by the prosecution) brings the case against the individual in criminal trials.
快速测验
The shop owner warned that he would ______ anyone caught stealing.
正确！
正确答案是： prosecute
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