plead

动词

1. 1

   恳求、央求、恳请

   She pleaded with her parents to let her study abroad.

   她恳求父母让她出国念书。

2. 2

   答辩、认罪法律

   He pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud.

   他对三项诈欺罪名认罪。

3. 3

   呼吁、请求

   Aid workers pleaded for more food and clean water.

   救援人员呼吁提供更多食物与干净的水。

4. 4

   以⋯⋯为理由、托称、借口

   The witness pleaded ignorance when asked about the money.

   问到那笔钱时，证人声称自己完全不知情。

5. 5

   辩护、辩论法律

   She hired a lawyer to plead her case in court.

   她聘请律师在法庭上为她的案子辩护。