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.
她不得不懇求父母讓她去參加派對。
to say in court if you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
The defendant will plead not guilty in court tomorrow.
被告明天將在法庭上作無罪答辯。
to present a case to a court
The lawyer will plead their client's case in court next week.
律師下週將在法庭上為當事人的案件進行辯護。
to argue in support of someone or something
He will plead for better funding for schools at the meeting.
他將在會議上為學校爭取更好的資金支持。
to give something as an explanation or excuse for something
She had to plead illness to avoid going to the event.
她不得不以生病為由推辭參加活動。