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behalf

UK //bɪˈhɑːf//US //bɪˈhæf//

词源

源自中古英语 'behalve',意为 'by the side of',后演变为表示代表或代理的含义。

noun

❶ 指代表某人或某团体行事或发言,常用于正式场合或法律文件中,表示代理或代言的关系。

“She spoke on behalf of the entire team at the meeting.”

(她在会议上代表整个团队发言。)

“The lawyer acted on behalf of his client in court.”

(律师在法庭上代表他的客户行事。)

同义词:representation, interest, part

常见短语

on behalf of — 表示代表某人或某团体行事或发言,常用于正式或官方场合。

“On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work.”

(我谨代表委员会感谢大家的辛勤工作。)

in behalf of — 与 'on behalf of' 类似,但更强调为了某人的利益或好处而行动。

“He made a generous donation in behalf of the children's hospital.”

(他为了儿童医院的利益慷慨捐赠。)