Word · Frequency #2989
prosecution
起诉；公诉
the process of officially charging someone with a crime and conducting a case against them in court
- 1.
The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
实施计划或事业的行为
- 2.
The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
对某人提起法律诉讼(尤其是刑事诉讼)
- 3.
The prosecuting party.
控方
- 4.
In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.
在许多国家中,作为国家机构的一部分,负责进行起诉的法律机构。检察官办公室。
控方；公诉方；实施计划或事业的行为；对某人提起法律诉讼(尤其是刑事诉讼)；控方；在许多国家中,作为国家机构的一部分,负责进行起诉的法律机构。检察官办公室。
In use
The police gathered enough evidence to support the prosecution of the suspect.
The lawyer warned her client that he could face prosecution if he lied in court.
After years of delay, the prosecution of the fraud case finally began.
the prosecution of [sb]
The prosecution of the former CEO lasted two years.
对前CEO的起诉持续了两年。
face prosecution
He faces prosecution for fraud.
他因欺诈面临起诉。
prosecution witness
Connections
Collocations
- criminal prosecution
- 刑事起诉
- He is facing criminal prosecution for fraud.他因欺诈面临刑事起诉。
- face prosecution
- 面临起诉
- The company could face prosecution if found guilty.如果被认定有罪，该公司可能面临起诉。
- prosecution witness
- 控方证人
- The prosecution witness testified that he saw the defendant at the scene.控方证人作证说他在现场看到被告。
- prosecution case
- 控方案件
- The prosecution case relies heavily on forensic evidence.控方案件主要依赖法医证据。
- prosecution lawyer
- 公诉律师
- The prosecution lawyer presented a strong argument.公诉律师提出了有力的论点。
- prosecution evidence
Learner notes
Memory Tip
pro（支持）+ secution（执行谐音）= 支持执行即起诉。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：legal proceedings 该词多用于法律语境，指提起刑事诉讼或控方。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words end with /-ʃən/ and have stressed vowel /uː/, thus rhyme with 'prosecution'. Note spelling difference between 'prosecution' and 'persecution'.
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