vt.

1. 對……起訴；告發；依法進行[（+for）]
   He was prosecuted for drunken driving.

   他因酒後開車被起訴。

2. 徹底進行；執行
   He started an inquiry into the causes of the fire, and prosecuted it for three weeks.

   他開始調查火災的原因，接著調查了三個星期。

3. 從事，經營

vi.

1. 起訴；告發[（+for）]
   prosecute for arson

   對縱火罪起訴

2. 作檢察官

v.

1. institute or conduct legal proceedings against.
   ▸institute legal proceedings in respect of (a claim or offence).
2. continue with a view to completion.
   ▸archaic carry on (a trade or pursuit).