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 Englishsueother
=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.