prosecute /ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/ CET6 TEM4 ( prosecuting, prosecuted, prosecutes )

• 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

  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

  例：

  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。