prosecution

名词 prosecution:

1. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
   同义词：criminal prosecution
2. the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
3. the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
   同义词：pursuance

1. The prosecution lawyer cross-examined the defence witness.
   控方律师诘问被告一方的证人。
2. There have been several successful prosecutions for drug smuggling recently.
   近来有几起毒品走私活动被检举立案。
3. The prosecution based their case on the evidence of two witnesses.
   原告方面以两名证人所提供的证据提起诉讼。
4. Failure to pay your taxes will make you liable to prosecution.
   不缴纳税款就可能被起诉。
5. In the prosecution of his duties, he had to interview people of all classes.
   在履行职责的时候，他得会见各个阶级的人。

pros.e.cu.tion

n.（名词）
The act of prosecuting.
起诉
Law The institution and conduct of a legal proceeding.
【法律】 检举：一个法律诉讼程序的设立和执行
Law See prosecuting attorney
【法律】 参见 prosecuting attorney