prosecutor
UK/'prɒsikju:tә/US
B2
Definitions
n.
A lawyer who conducts criminal cases on behalf of the state
检察官，公诉人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedAgent noun of prosecute (pro- + secut + -or, 'one who pursues a case forward'). The prosecutor is the lawyer who brings charges, opposite the defense.
Root sequ still carries 21 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.chief prosecutor首席检察官
- 2.public prosecutor公诉人
- 3.special prosecutor特别检察官
- 4.prosecutor's office检察院
Example Sentences
- 1.
The prosecutor argued that the evidence was overwhelming.
- 2.
She works as a public prosecutor.