prosecute ['prɔsikju:t]

vt.
1、彻底进行；贯彻；执行；坚持

prosecute an inquiry [investigation]
彻底进行调查

prosecute a search for...
坚持查找...

2、经营；从事

prosecute a trade
从事贸易

3、告发；检举；依法进行；追究

He was prosecuted for robbery.
他因抢劫而被起诉。

He was prosecuted for murder.
他被指控犯有谋杀罪。

He is prosecuted for embezzlement.
他因贪污而被起诉。

Trespassers will be prosecuted.
闲人莫入，违者必究

【同义词】
1、execute vt. 实施, 执行
execute a command
执行命令

2、charge vt. 控告, 指责(with)
He was charged with stealing a car.
他被指控偷了一辆汽车。

【背句子记单词】
Unauthorized reproduction will be prosecuted.
仿冒必究！