plead

動詞

1. 1

   懇求、央求、懇請

   She pleaded with her parents to let her study abroad.

   她懇求父母讓她出國唸書。

2. 2

   答辯、認罪法律

   He pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud.

   他對三項詐欺罪名認罪。

3. 3

   呼籲、請求

   Aid workers pleaded for more food and clean water.

   救援人員呼籲提供更多食物與乾淨的水。

4. 4

   以⋯⋯為理由、託稱、藉口

   The witness pleaded ignorance when asked about the money.

   問到那筆錢時，證人聲稱自己完全不知情。

5. 5

   辯護、辯論法律

   She hired a lawyer to plead her case in court.

   她聘請律師在法庭上為她的案子辯護。