plea

Yêu cầu, đề nghị

a request for something, especially in a formal situation such as a court of law or an official meeting

• make a plea for sth

Collocations plea for help · plea for mercy

• The lawyer made a plea for leniency.

  Luật sư đã đề nghị sự khoan hồng.

Yêu cầu pháp lý, kháng cáo

a formal request to the court, especially one that says you are not guilty of a crime or asks for a reduction in your punishment

• enter a plea of not guilty

Collocations guilty plea · not guilty plea

• The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.

  Người bị cáo đã khai không có tội.

Kêu gọi giúp đỡ, nài xin

a strong request for help or support, especially in an emotional situation

• make a plea for sth

Collocations plea for attention · plea for understanding

• She made a passionate plea for peace.

  Cô ấy đã kêu gọi hòa bình một cách tha thiết.