| 单词 | behalf |
| 释义 | behalf (once / 257 pages) n Behalf means speaking or acting for someone. A parent can sign forms on behalf of children when they are young, but adult children can sign on behalf of their aging parents. Some people make a distinction between the meaning of the word behalf when paired with in versus on. In behalf, they argue, is used when the meaning is in the interest of someone else, but on behalf is used when speaking for someone. For example, a medical decision would be made in behalf of the patient, and you would speak on behalf of your family. The reality is that on behalf is typically used for both meanings. WORD FAMILYbehalf: behalfs USAGE EXAMPLESBut the lawsuit, filed on behalf of Senegal’s widow, claims deputies misrepresented facts and obstructed the investigation. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) I contacted Amtrak on your behalf, and your travel agent also worked hard for a resolution. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) Sen. Elizabeth Warren is flexing her fundraising muscles on behalf of fellow Senate Democrats as she looks ahead to the 2018 elections. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) 1n 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 Hyper lieu, place, position, stead the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another 2n 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 Hyper interest, sake a reason for wanting something done |
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