孩子们恳求妈妈让他们多看一会儿电视。

The children ___pleaded with their mom to let them watch TV a little longer.

被告在法庭上辩称自己无罪。

The defendant ___pleaded innocent in court.

她以工作太忙为由，为自己迟到辩解。

She ___pleaded being too busy with work as an excuse for being late.