vt.

1. 对……起诉；告发；依法进行[（+for）]
   He was prosecuted for drunken driving.

   他因酒后开车被起诉。

2. 彻底进行；执行
   He started an inquiry into the causes of the fire, and prosecuted it for three weeks.

   他开始调查火灾的原因，接着调查了三个星期。

3. 从事，经营

vi.

1. 起诉；告发[（+for）]
   prosecute for arson

   对纵火罪起诉

2. 作检察官

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).