動詞 plead:

1. appeal or request earnestly
   同義詞：plead
2. offer as an excuse or plea
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3. enter a plea, as in courts of law
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4. make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts
   同義詞：plead

1. He pleaded poverty in extenuation of (ie as an excuse for) the theft.
   他以貧窮為藉口請求為他犯的偷竊罪從輕量刑。
2. He made a promise of help, as I pleaded with him again and again.
   我再三央求，他才答應幫忙。
3. He pleaded with his mother to allow him to go to the circus.
   他請求他母親答應他去看馬戲。
4. In desperation I pleaded with the attackers.
   絕望之下，我向攻擊者哀求。
5. Lawyer(especially in England) who can plead or argue a case in one of the higher court.
   尤指英格蘭的能在一個高等法院為訴訟案進行辯護的律師。
6. She pleaded that she felt very tired.
   她推說她覺得很疲勞。
7. His pleading melted her.
   他的懇求使她心軟下來。
8. I plead for him in vain.
   我為他辯護未成。