vt.

1. 迫害，残害
   They persecute those who do not conform to their ideas.

   他们迫害那些不信奉他们思想的人。

2. 困扰，为难[（+with）]
   In summer many people are persecuted by mosquitoes.

   夏天，许多人受到蚊子的骚扰。

v.

1. subject to prolonged hostility and ill-treatment.
2. persistently harass or annoy.