求情

求情 [qiú qíng]

1. ■ plead; appeal to another's mercy; intercede; ask for a favour; beg for leniency:

为某人求情 intercede for sb.;

向某人求情 plead with sb.;

囚犯向法官求情。 The prisoner begged the judge for mercy.

他为我向老师求情。 He interceded with the teacher for me.