Definition: to say something as an excuse Level: C2
你只能以不知情为借口了。
You'll just have to ___plead ignorance.
当被问及这个错误时，所有人都推说不知情。
When asked about the mistake, everyone ___pleaded ignorance.
他只能以工作压力大为由，为延迟提交辩解。
He could only ___plead pressure of work to excuse the late submission.
