v.(就…)提起诉讼，打官司

原形：litigate第三人称单数：litigates过去式：litigated过去分词：litigated现在分词：litigating

The defendant decided to litigate the case all the way to the Supreme Court.
被告决定将此案上诉至最高法院。
They are preparing to litigate a breach of contract dispute with their former business partner.
他们正准备就与前商业伙伴的合同违约纠纷提起诉讼。
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit to litigate their claim for damages.
原告提交了起诉书，要求对他们的损害赔偿主张进行诉讼。
The company chose not to litigate the matter in court, opting for a settlement instead.
公司没有选择在法庭上争执，而是选择了和解。
The lawyer advised their client to avoid litigating minor issues in order to focus on the main case.
律师建议客户避免为次要问题打官司，以便集中精力于主要案件。
The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff after a lengthy litigation process.
经过长时间的诉讼程序，法官判决支持原告。
The plaintiff litigated a discrimination claim against their employer, alleging unfair treatment.
原告对雇主提出了歧视诉讼，声称受到了不公平待遇。
The parties were able to resolve their dispute without going to litigation, thanks to mediation.
由于调解，双方得以在不诉诸法律的情况下解决纠纷。
In some cases, arbitration is preferred over litigation as it tends to be faster and less expensive.
在某些情况下，仲裁比诉讼更受欢迎，因为它通常更快且费用较低。
The government is expected to litigate against the new environmental regulations next week.
预计政府将在下周就新的环保法规提出诉讼。