sue
v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sb) (for sth) make a legal claim (against sb) 控告(某人); (對某人)提起訴訟
If you don't complete the work, I will sue you (for damages), ie for money to compensate for my loss. 你不把工作做完, 我就控告你(要你付損害賠償金).
2 [Ipr] ~ for sth (fml 文) formally ask for sth, often in a lawcourt 請求(常於法庭上): sue for peace 請求和解
a prisoner suing for mercy 請求饒恕的囚犯
sue for a divorce 要求離婚.