| 单词 | plead |
| 释义 | plead —plead /pliːd/ verb (pleaded or US ALSO pled, pleaded or US ALSO pled) (EXCUSE) ↑Verb Endings for plead C2 [T] to say something as an excuse or explanation: » She left early, pleading pressure of work.plead ignorance FORMALF0 to say that you do not know about something: » He pleaded ignorance when they found the package in his suitcase.Thesaurus+: ↑Denying and contradictingverb (pleaded or US ALSO pled, pleaded or US ALSO pled) (STATE) ↑Verb Endings for plead ► C2 [I, L only + adj, T] FORMAL to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law court: » LEGAL The defendant pleaded not guilty/innocent to robbery with violence.» LEGAL They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case (= argue for them in court).» LEGAL The judge ruled her unfit to plead (= to answer a legal charge) on the grounds of insanity.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsThesaurus+: ↑Assertions and asserting• • • Extra Examples:» She pleaded her innocence, but no one believed her.» The accused pleaded not guilty on grounds of diminished responsibility.» He did not have to pay his speeding fine because he pleaded diplomatic immunity.» The judge won't look favourably on her if she pleads not guilty.» You stand accused of murder, how do you plead?verb [I] (pleaded or US ALSO pled, pleaded or US ALSO pled) (REQUEST) ↑Verb Endings for plead ► C2 to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something: » He was on his knees, pleading for mercy/forgiveness.» She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers.» [+ speech] "Give us more time," they pleaded.Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requestspleading /ˈpliː.dɪŋ/ adjective► F0» a pleading tone of voiceThesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requestspleadingly /ˈpliː.dɪŋ.li/ adverb Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requests • • • Extra Examples:» Her voice was breaking with emotion as she pleaded for her child's return.» The prisoners pleaded for mercy.» She got what she wanted by dint of pleading and threatening.» 'Please, let the children go!' she pleaded.» She pleaded with him to change his mind, but he refused to listen. |
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