behalf
🇬🇧 UK/bi'hɑ:f/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The interest, benefit, or representation of someone, as in 'on behalf of'
代表;利益(常用于on behalf of,代表某人)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishbehalfother
=behalf
Common Collocations
- 1.on behalf of代表
- 2.in behalf of为了
- 3.on someone's behalf代表某人
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lawyer spoke on behalf of the injured workers.