prosecute
US
UK prosecute vi: (take [sb] to court for a crime)
SC 提起公诉
SC 刑事起诉
If there is not enough evidence, a decision will be made not to prosecute.
如果证据不足，就无法进行起诉。
prosecute [sb] vtr: (take [sb] to court for a crime) (人)
SC 对...提起公诉
SC 对...提起刑事诉讼
The Crown Prosecution Service took the decision to prosecute the driver, as he had been drunk at the time of the accident.
皇家检控署决定起诉司机，因为他在事故发生时属于醉酒状态。
prosecute [sth] vtr: (carry through)
SC 继续从事
SC 贯彻下去