1.prosecute的基本意思是指对某人由于做错事或违反了法律而提起诉讼。引申可作“执行”“履行”解。
2.prosecute可用作及物动词,也可用作不及物动词。用作及物动词时,可接名词或代词作宾语。可用于被动结构。
3.prosecute可接介词for表示“因…而起诉”。

prosecute for(v.+prep.)
因…而起诉 bring a suit against sb
▲prosecute sb for sth/v-ing
He prosecuted them for stealing.他检举他们偷窃。
◇ 用于be ～ed 结构
He was prosecuted for theft.他因偷窃而被起诉。
He was prosecuted for drunken driving.他因酒后开车而受到起诉。
She was prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit.她因超速行车而被起诉。

用作不及物动词
▲S+～(+A)
The police have decided not to prosecute.警方决定不予起诉。
用作及物动词
▲S+～+n./pron.
They prosecuted an investigation of the accident.他们对事故进行了彻底调查。
Will you be able to prosecute your responsibilities effectively?你能有效地履行职责吗?
◇ 用于be ～ed 结构
Trespassers will be prosecuted.闲人免进,违者必究。