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sue

🇬🇧 UK/su:/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To take legal action against someone in a civil court; to petition or appeal earnestly

起诉；控告；请求

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sueother
=sue

Common Collocations

  • 1.sue for damages索赔起诉
  • 2.sue for negligence以疏忽失职为由起诉
  • 3.threaten to sue威胁提起诉讼
  • 4.sue for compensation起诉索赔

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She decided to sue the company for wrongful termination after losing her job.

  • 2.

    The injured cyclist threatened to sue the driver for damages.

  • 3.

    He sued for peace after years of bitter conflict with his neighbors.

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