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.
彼女は両親にパーティーに行かせてくれるよう懇願しなければならなかった。
to say in court if you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
The defendant will plead not guilty in court tomorrow.
被告人は明日、法廷で無罪を主張する予定です。
to present a case to a court
The lawyer will plead their client's case in court next week.
弁護士は来週、法廷で依頼人の事件について弁論する予定です。
to argue in support of someone or something
He will plead for better funding for schools at the meeting.
彼は会議で学校へのより良い資金提供を訴える予定です。
to give something as an explanation or excuse for something
She had to plead illness to avoid going to the event.
彼女はそのイベントに行くのを避けるために病気を理由にしなければならなかった。