〈正〉請(qǐng)求(和平〔離婚〕等) ask formally for (peace, divorce, etc.)
sue sb for sth/v-ing
She sued him for a large sum of money.
她向法院起訴要求他償付一大筆錢。
He is suing the company for damages.
他正在控告公司要求賠償損失。
They sued the movers for ruining the furniture.
他們控告搬運(yùn)家具的人損壞家具。
He was sued for the debt.
他因欠債而遭起訴。
He was sued for breach of contract.
他因不履行合同而受到控告。
sue for sth
His wife sued for a divorce.
他妻子訴請(qǐng)離婚。
The other side realized they are beaten, and are suing for peace.
另一方認(rèn)識(shí)到他們被打敗了,正在求和。