v.检举、告发某人( prosecute的过去式和过去分词 );对某人提起公诉;继续从事(某事物);担任控方律师;
例句:
He was prosecuted for murder.
他被指控犯有谋杀罪.(他因谋杀罪而被起诉. )
He is being prosecuted for two criminal offences.
他因两项刑事罪名受到起诉。
The mechanic is breaking the law and may be prosecuted.
这位修理工触犯了法律,会受到起诉.