sue
/su:; also, in ɑritish use, 英式英语读作 sju:; su/ v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sb) (for sth) make a legal claim (against sb) 控告（某人）; （对某人）提起诉讼
If you don't complete the work, I will sue you (for damages), ie for money to compensate for my loss. 你不把工作做完, 我就控告你（要你付损害赔偿金）.
2 [Ipr] ~ for sth (fml 文) formally ask for sth, often in a lawcourt 请求（常於法庭上）: sue for peace 请求和解
a prisoner suing for mercy 请求饶恕的囚犯
sue for a divorce 要求离婚.