n.

1. 起诉，告发；检举[U][C]
   Tony has brought a prosecution against them.

   汤尼已对他们提出起诉。

2. 原告及其律师[the S][G]
3. 检察当局[the S]
4. 彻底进行；实行，执行[U]
   She has to travel a great deal in the prosecution of her duties.

   她在履行职责中得作许多旅行。

n.

1. the prosecuting of someone in respect of a criminal charge.
   ▸ (the prosecution) [treated as sing. or pl.] the party prosecuting someone in a lawsuit.
2. the continuation of a course of action with a view to its completion.