prosecute
/ˈprɔsɪkju:t; `prɑsɪˌkjut/ v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (for sth/doing sth) bring a criminal charge against sb in a court of law 检举、 告发某人; 对某人提起公诉
Trespassers will be prosecuted. 闲人免进, 违者必究.
He was prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit. 他因超速行车而被起诉.
the prosecuting lawyer, ie the one representing the prosecution 代表原告的律师.
2 [Tn] (fml 文) continue to be occupied with (sth) 继续从事（某事物）
prosecute a war, one's inquiries, one's studies 进行战争、 调查、 研究.