“恳求，祈求”用英文怎么说？

　　“恳求，祈求”用英文怎么说？

　　plead v.“恳求，祈求”

　　The child pleaded, but the parents wouldn't yield.

　　孩子苦苦哀求，但父母不让步。

　　plead 作动词还可表示“以...为借口”(to give a particular excuse for your actions)

　　She stayed home from work, pleading illness.

　　她告病在家不去上班。