plead

US /pliːd/
UK /pliːd/
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1.

懇求, 請求

make an emotional appeal

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She pleaded with him to stay.
她懇求他留下。
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The children pleaded for another story.
孩子們懇求再講一個故事。
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begimploreappealentreatbeseech
2.

辯護, 申辯

present and argue for (a position or cause) in court or before a tribunal

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The lawyer will plead the case before the judge.
律師將在法官面前辯護此案。
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He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
他對指控辯稱無罪。
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arguecontendassertallegeclaim