Level 5 · word 11,424 of 20,000

pleading

/ˈpliːdɪŋ/ American
  • adj. 恳求的
  • n. 诉状, 恳求
Definition
  • adj. asking for something in an urgent and emotional way
  • n. a formal statement made in a court case, or an urgent request
Example
She gave him a pleading look, hoping he would say yes.
她用恳求的眼神看着他,希望他能答应。