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Pleading Meaning in English

word · lemma: plead

/ˈpɫidɪŋ/
PLEE-ding
/plˈiːdɪŋ/
PLEE-ding

释义

The act of asking for something in a very emotional or urgent way, often with desperation; also used for formal statements in court by a lawyer or defendant.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used for emotional requests (“her pleading eyes”), and in legal contexts as a noun (“court pleading”). Can be both the act (noun) or style (adjective). Different from 'begging', which is more informal.

例句

His pleading did not convince the teacher.

basic

She had a pleading look in her eyes.

basic

They ignored his pleading for help.

basic

Despite her pleading, he walked away without saying a word.

natural

Her voice took on a pleading tone when she asked for another chance.

natural

The lawyer's pleading to the jury was passionate and moving.

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