plead
翻译
恳求, 辩护, 申辩
例句
She pleaded with him not to go.
她恳求他不要走。
He pleaded guilty to the charge.
他对指控表示认罪。
They pleaded ignorance of the new law.
他们申辩说不知道新法律。
语法模式
((with sb.)) ((for sth.)) 向(某人)恳求(某事) She pleaded with her parents for a new phone.
((guilty/not guilty)) ((to sth.)) 对(某事)承认有罪/不认罪 He pleaded not guilty to the crime.
((sth.)) 以(某事)为由申辩 He pleaded insanity to avoid prison.
近义词
Synonyms: beg, appeal, entreat (乞求, 呼吁, 恳求)
词源
源自古法语 'plaidier',意为“上法庭,辩护”。与名词 'plea' 相关。
记忆技巧
当你 'plead' 时,就像非常紧急地一遍又一遍地说 'please'(请)。