intercede

動詞

UK/ˌɪn.təˈsiːd/
US/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈsiːd/

定義 intercede 動詞

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To use one's influence to persuade an authority figure to pardon or have mercy on another individual.

    (为某人)向当权者说情;调停;代为求情

    • The retired politician interceded with the judge to reduce the young man’s sentence.

      这位退休的政治家向法官求情,希望能减轻年轻人的刑期。

    • She interceded with the manager, hoping he would not fire her colleague.

      她向经理求情,希望他不要解雇她的同事。

    • Several community leaders interceded on behalf of those arrested for minor offenses.

      几位社区领袖为那些因轻微罪行被捕的人求情。