behalf

bi'hɑ:f
高考四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 3

英文释义

n. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of");
n. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)

中文翻译

n. 利益, 方面

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记忆技巧

behalf 中的 be- 表示“在……的旁边”，而 half 可以联想到“部分”或“份”。合起来可以理解为“在某人一方”的部分。

例句

1. I am speaking on behalf of my team at the meeting.
我在会议上代表我的团队发言。
2. She accepted the award on behalf of her late father.
她代表已故的父亲领取了奖项。
3. The lawyer will make a statement on behalf of the client.
律师将代表客户发表声明。

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