n[C] a problem or complaint that a person or organization brings to a court of law to be settled = suitlawsuit against His lawyer filed a lawsuit against the city.
1. A film star filed a lawsuit against our firm. 一位电影明星对我们公司提起诉讼。
2. B.You call your lawyer to discuss a possible lawsuit (诉讼案件). b.你打电话给你的律师,讨论发生诉讼的可能性。