plea

US /pliː/
UK /pliː/
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1.

懇求, 呼籲

a request made in an urgent and emotional manner

:
He made a desperate plea for help.
他發出了絕望的求助懇求
The charity issued a plea for donations.
慈善機構發出了捐款呼籲
2.

抗辯, 答辯

a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, or presenting an allegation of fact in support of a case

:
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
被告作了無罪抗辯
They are currently negotiating a plea bargain.
他們目前正在協商認罪協議