persecute
v
1 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (for sth) treat sb cruelly, esp because of his race, his political or religious beliefs, etc 迫害某人(尤指基於种族、 政治或宗教信仰等原因)
Throughout history religious minorities have been persecuted (for their beliefs). 纵观历史, 宗教上的少数派始终(因其信仰关系)受迫害.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (with sth) allow no peace to sb; hound sb 烦扰、 困扰或骚扰某人
Once the affair became public, he was persecuted by the press. 事情公开後, 他便受到新闻界的纠缠.
But you said you'd come out to dinner with me. We fixed it.
但你说过你愿意出来和我共进晚餐的。我们已经决定了的。
After the accident, all the lines and taps were clearly marked and new people joining the workforce were given a talk on safety before they started work.