1 [I] plead (with sb) (to do/for sth) to ask sb for sth in a very strong and serious way 恳求；请求: She pleaded with him not to leave her. 她求他不要离开她。He pleaded for mercy. 他请求宽恕。

2 [I,T] to state in a court of law that you did or did not do a crime （在法庭上）认罪或不认罪: The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of theft. 被告不承认偷窃的控罪。

3 [I,T] plead (sth) (for sb/sth) (used especially about a lawyer in a court of law) to support sb's case （尤指法庭上的律师）为（某人）辩护，抗辩: He needs the very best lawyer to plead (his case) for him. 他需要最好的律师为他（的案件）辩护。

4 [T] to give sth as an excuse or explanation for sth 提出（某事物）作为借口或解释: He pleaded family problems as the reason for his lack of concentration. 他以家庭问题作为他精神不集中的理由。