plea

US /pliː/
UK /pliː/
"plea" picture
1.

恳求, 呼吁

a request made in an urgent and emotional manner

:
He made a desperate plea for help.
他发出了绝望的求助恳求
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

:
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
被告作了无罪抗辩
They are currently negotiating a plea bargain.
他们目前正在协商认罪协议