Definitions
n. An urgent, emotional request for something.
恳求；请求
n. A formal statement admitting or denying guilt in court.
认罪或不认罪的答辩
Example
They heard our plea for help and stopped immediately.
他们听见我们的求助声，立刻停了下来。
Residents made a plea for better flood protection after repeated storms damaged homes across the region.
多次暴风雨损坏该地区房屋后，居民恳请加强防洪措施。
Collocations
- a plea for help
- make a plea
- a guilty plea
- enter a plea
Word family
- plead (v.)
- pleading (adj.)
Synonyms
- appeal
- request
Usage tip
plea for后接所求之物；plea to后接请求对象。
FAQ
- What does plea mean?
- An urgent, emotional request for something. A formal statement admitting or denying guilt in court.
- How is plea pronounced?
- UK /pliː/, US /pliː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
