prosecute /ˈprɔsikju:t/ vt. 1. 对…起诉，告发；检举：He was prosecuted for fraud.他因诈骗而遭遇起诉。2. 彻底进行：prosecute an investigation 彻底进行调查He seemed convinced that the US would prosecute the war to its end. 他似乎相信美国会把战争进行到底的。
prosecution /ˌprɔsiˈkju:ʃən/ n. [u] & [c] 起诉，诉讼；原告：The Smiths brought a prosecution against the organizers.史密斯家对组织者们提出起诉。He faces possible prosecution.他有可能会被起诉。The prosecution alleged that he murdered his wife.控方称他谋杀了自己的妻子。
