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.
그녀는 부모님께 파티에 가도록 허락해 달라고 간청해야 했다.
to say in court if you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
The defendant will plead not guilty in court tomorrow.
피고인은 내일 법정에서 무죄를 주장할 것이다.
to present a case to a court
The lawyer will plead their client's case in court next week.
변호사는 다음 주 법정에서 의뢰인의 사건을 변론할 것이다.
to argue in support of someone or something
He will plead for better funding for schools at the meeting.
그는 회의에서 학교에 대한 더 나은 자금 지원을 호소할 것이다.
to give something as an explanation or excuse for something
She had to plead illness to avoid going to the event.
그녀는 행사에 가지 않기 위해 병을 이유로 들어야 했다.