律师将为他的当事人申请减刑。

The lawyer will ___plead for a reduced sentence on behalf of his client.

他眼含泪水发出恳求，希望她能留下。

With tears in his eyes, he made a heartfelt ___plea for her to stay.

被告在法庭上提出了无罪抗辩。

The defendant entered a ___plea of innocence in court.