plea
US /pliː/
UK /pliː/
1.
恳求, 呼吁
a request made in an urgent and emotional manner
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He made a desperate plea for help.
他发出了绝望的求助恳求。
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The charity issued a plea for donations.
慈善机构发出了捐款呼吁。
2.
抗辩, 答辩
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
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The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
被告作了无罪抗辩。
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They are currently negotiating a plea bargain.
他们目前正在协商认罪协议。