pleading

'pli:diŋ

Collins 1

n. (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

n. 辩论, 恳请, 答辩, 诉讼手续, 诉状
a. 恳求的

Collins 星级

14,923

BNC 频率

20,010

使用频率

plead 是动词，意为“恳求、辩护”，加上后缀 -ing 形成现在分词，表示正在进行的动作。可以理解为“正在恳求”。

例句

1. The lawyer is pleading for a lighter sentence for his client.

律师正在为他的客户请求一个轻一点的刑罚。

2. She was pleading with her friend to help her move.

她在恳求她的朋友帮助她搬家。

3. He spoke in a pleading tone, hoping to change her mind.

他用恳求的语气说话，希望能改变她的想法。