탄원
A request made in an urgent and emotional manner; an appeal or entreaty.
예문:
"The organization made a desperate plea for donations to help the victims of the flood."
"Despite the prisoner's emotional plea for mercy, the judge upheld the original sentence."
"We listened carefully to her plea for understanding regarding the difficult circumstances."
항변
A formal statement made by or on behalf of a defendant in court, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge.
예문:
"The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to all charges brought against him."
"Negotiating a plea bargain allows the accused to receive a reduced sentence in exchange for admitting guilt."
"The defense attorney advised his client to change his plea from guilty to no contest."
변명
A claim or excuse offered as a reason for not doing something or to avoid blame.
예문:
"She used the plea of extreme fatigue as her reason for missing the mandatory meeting."
"His plea of ignorance regarding the company policy was not accepted by the manager."
"We knew his sudden illness was just a convenient plea to avoid doing the chores."