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intercede

/in-ter-seed/US // ˌɪn tərˈsid //UK // (ˌɪntəˈsiːd) //

说情,说服,转介,说服别人

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v.无主动词 verb
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    in·ter·ced·ed, in·ter·ced·ing.

    • : to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition: to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
    • : to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.
    • : Roman History. to interpose a veto.

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Examples

  • It states that officers have a duty to intercede when they suspect a colleague is using excessive force.

  • At least until it becomes obvious that interceding is the only responsible course of action.

  • Just learning about the bystander effect increases your odds of interceding in an emergency, Staub says.

  • James Stephenson interceded, and the two men got into a scuffle.

  • Higher courts, including the Supreme Court had refused to intercede, and the stay was to expire tonight.

  • And we have the ability to intercede on their behalf to our Maker.

  • Hirsch has noticed that sometimes parents get intimidated and brushed aside, but it is their right to intercede.

  • Obama is pushing China, once again, to intercede and convince Pyongyang to cancel its rocket launch.

  • That they really hear our prayer and intercede with God for us is clearly shown by many examples in Holy Scripture.

  • I know his good nature, but if he hesitates you must intercede, or help me some way or other.

  • In vain did the women and children of the house intercede for his life, and praise his amiable and virtuous qualities.

  • For the truth at one glance assured me, that if the queen refused assistance, who would dare to intercede for me?

  • "I think I can intercede with Mr. Regulus to release you," said Mrs. Linwood.