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 English
behalfother
=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.

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