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追究
zhuī jiū
Meaning
- to investigate
Definition
追问根由；追查（原因、责任等）。
To investigate; to look into the cause or responsibility.
Usage
通常用于对事情的原因、责任进行深入的调查和追问，强调追根究底。
Usually used to indicate a thorough investigation into the cause or responsibility of a matter, emphasizing getting to the bottom of things.
Examples
- 1 警方正在追究事故的原因。 (The police are investigating the cause of the accident.)
- 2 这件事一定要追究到底。 (We must get to the bottom of this matter.)
- 3 公司会追究相关人员的责任。 (The company will hold the relevant personnel accountable.)
- 4 不要追究过去的事情了。 (Don't dwell on past matters.)
- 5 法律上很难追究他的刑事责任。 (It is difficult to hold him criminally liable under the law.)
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