plead
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/pliːd/
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/pliːd/
to ask someone for something in a very strong and serious way
She had to plead with her parents to let her go to the party.
她不得不恳求父母让她去参加派对。
to say in court if you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
The defendant will plead not guilty in court tomorrow.
被告明天将在法庭上作无罪答辩。
to present a case to a court
The lawyer will plead their client's case in court next week.
律师下周将在法庭上为当事人的案件进行辩护。
to argue in support of someone or something
He will plead for better funding for schools at the meeting.
他将在会议上为学校争取更好的资金支持。
to give something as an explanation or excuse for something
She had to plead illness to avoid going to the event.
她不得不以生病为由推辞参加活动。