prosecute
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/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt/
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/ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/
to officially charge someone with a crime in court
The state will prosecute anyone who breaks this law.
国家将起诉任何违反此法律的人。
to act as a lawyer in court for the side that accuses someone of a crime
The lawyer will prosecute the case against the defendant.
律师将作为控方律师起诉被告的案件。
to continue doing something
They decided to prosecute their plan despite the difficulties.
尽管困难重重,他们决定继续执行他们的计划。