sue for

v.

1. She decided to sue for libel after the newspaper smeared her private life.
她决定起诉这家报纸对其私生活进行诬蔑。

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. The war criminals sue for peace.
战犯求和。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3. This is pure slander and I'll sue him for defamation if he doesn't apologize.
这纯属污蔑, 如果他不向我道歉,我就控告他诽谤。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》