litigated
UK/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/US/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/
释义
vt.
& vi. (litigate的过去式及过去分词) 提起诉讼；对簿公堂
词源
概述
litigated 的故事始于古罗马的法庭。其核心词根 litig- 承载着“争端”(lis)与“驱动”(agere)的双重含义，生动描绘了“将争议推向法庭”的场景。后缀 -ate 将这一概念动词化，而 -ed 则标志着这场法律行动的完成时态。因此，整个词的演变逻辑清晰地展示了从“争议”到“进行诉讼”再到“已完成诉讼”的完整叙事。
例句
“The company litigated the case for years before reaching a settlement.”
该公司在达成和解前，为此案诉讼了多年。
“Having litigated against his former employer, he was awarded compensation.”
在与前雇主对簿公堂后，他获得了赔偿金。
“The disputed contract was finally litigated in a federal court.”
这份存在争议的合同最终在联邦法院提起了诉讼。