基本含义
plead 是一个英语动词,主要含义包括:
- 恳求,请求(to make an emotional or urgent request)
- (在法庭上)答辩,认罪(to state in court whether one is guilty or not guilty)
过去式形式
plead 的过去式和过去分词有两种常见形式:
- pleaded:标准且更常见的形式,适用于所有语境。
- pled:主要用于美式英语的法律语境中,较为非正式。
例如:
- She pleaded with him not to leave.(她恳求他不要离开。)
- The defendant pled guilty in court.(被告在法庭上认罪。)
常见搭配
- plead guilty / not guilty:认罪 / 不认罪
- plead for mercy / help / forgiveness:恳求宽恕 / 帮助 / 原谅
- plead with someone to do something:恳求某人做某事
例句参考
- He pleaded innocent despite the evidence.
- They pleaded with the kidnapper to release their son.
- The lawyer advised his client to plead guilty to avoid a harsher sentence.
语法提示
在正式写作或学术英语中,建议使用 pleaded;pled 虽然被接受,但多见于口语或特定法律语境。