intercede
/ˌɪntəˈsi:d; ˌɪntɚ`sid/ v
(fml 文)
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (with sb) (for/on behalf of sb) plead (with sb) to be merciful (to sb) （为他人）（向某人）求情
We have interceded with the authorities on behalf of people unfairly imprisoned there, ie asked them to release the prisoners. 我们代表含冤系狱的人向当局求情（予以释放）.
2 [I, Ipr] ~ (between A and B) act as an intermediary (between two people, groups, countries that cannot agree), trying to help them settle their differences （在两人、 两集团、 两国之间）调解, 调停, 斡旋.