prosecute

起訴する

法律に違反したと考えられる人を、刑事裁判にかける。

やさしい英語で： To bring a case against someone in court because you believe they have broken the law.

• The authorities decided to prosecute.
• They prosecuted him for stealing a car.
• Can the police prosecute without enough evidence?

使い方： prosecute someone for something (The authorities prosecuted the company for fraud.); prosecute someone for doing something (They prosecuted her for driving without a licence.)

類義語： bring charges against

よく使う表現： prosecute someone, prosecute for theft, prosecute a case

遂行する、推し進める

活動や計画を、最後まで強い意志で進める。

やさしい英語で： To continue an activity or plan with determination until it is finished.

• They prosecuted the campaign vigorously.
• The government continued to prosecute the war.
• The committee prosecuted its inquiry despite repeated delays.

類義語： pursue, carry out

よく使う表現： prosecute a war, prosecute an investigation, prosecute a campaign

訴訟で請求する

裁判を通じて権利を得たり、請求を解決したりしようとする。

やさしい英語で： To try to obtain a right or settle a claim through a court.

• She hired a lawyer to prosecute her claim.
• They prosecuted their right to the property in court.
• The company will prosecute its claim for damages.

類義語： pursue legally

よく使う表現： prosecute a claim, prosecute a right, prosecute an action