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
同义词:plead
pleaded例句
He pleaded poverty in extenuation of (ie as an excuse for) the theft.
他以贫穷为藉口请求为他犯的偷窃罪从轻量刑。
He made a promise of help, as I pleaded with him again and again.
我再三央求,他才答应帮忙。
He pleaded with his mother to allow him to go to the circus.
他请求他母亲答应他去看马戏。
In desperation I pleaded with the attackers.
绝望之下,我向攻击者哀求。
Lawyer(especially in England) who can plead or argue a case in one of the higher court.