behalf
behalf
英[bɪˈhɑːf]美[bɪˈhæf]
n.代表；
复数：behalves;
例句
They fixed on him to speak on their behalf.他们已经确定他作为代表发言。
I'm writing on behalf of my mother to express her thanks for your gift.我代表我母亲写信, 对你的礼物表示感谢。
At the airport he read an address of welcome on behalf of the association.在机场上他代表该协会致了欢迎词。
He spoke on behalf of the plan.他为这项计划辩护。
Unfortunately George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.不幸的是乔治今天不能来了,故而我很荣幸能替他领奖。
The parents stopped fighting in behalf of the child.为了孩子,父母停止了吵架.
He saves in behalf of his son.他为儿子存钱.
He interceded in my behalf.他替我说情.
What if we became known for approaching heaven on behalf of outcasts and disagreeable people?如果我们忠心地为这群遭人鄙视、唾弃的人代祷,又将 如何 ?
She gave witness on behalf of the accused person.她替被告作证.
英语六级真题
Raise issues on behalf of women.
出自-2011年6月听力原文Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices, but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls.
2018年6月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section C柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
PHRASE
代表（亦使用 in someone's behalf，主要用于美国英语中）
If you do something on someone's behalf, you do it for that person as their representative. The form in someone's behalf is also used, mainly in American English.
例句
She made an emotional public appeal on her son's behalf...她代表儿子动情地发出了公开呼吁。Secret Service officer Robin Thompson spoke on behalf of his colleagues.特工处官员罗宾·汤普森代表他的同僚发表了讲话。PHRASE
为（某人）；替（某人）
If you feel, for example, embarrassed or angry on someone's behalf, you feel embarrassed or angry for them.
例句
'What do you mean?' I asked, offended on Liddie's behalf.“你什么意思啊？”我问，替利迪感到愤愤不平。英英词典释义
Noun
1. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of");
"the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child""this letter is written on behalf of my client";2. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive);
"in your behalf""campaigning in his own behalf""spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
