| 词组 | on behalf of |
| 释义 | Idiom in behalf of someone and in someone's behalf; on behalf of sb on sb's behalf; in sb's name Theme: SUBSTITUTION [doing something] as someone's agent; [doing something] in place of someone; for the benefit of someone.I'm writing in behalf of Mr. Smith, who has applied for a job with your company.I'm calling on behalf of my client, who wishes to complain about your actions.I'm calling in her behalfI'm acting on your behalf Idiom on behalf ofon behalf of (someone) for the benefit or support of someone.A team of lawyers sued the company on behalf of the workers who lost their jobs. in behalf of (someone)1. As the representative of someone else; in lieu of someone. The boss isn't here at the moment, but I'd be happy to sign for the package in behalf of her. 2. In the interest or for the benefit of someone else. It's quite common, even natural, that children don't understand that everything their parents do is in behalf of them. in behalf of someoneand in someone's behalf; on behalf of someone; on someone's behalf; in someone's name[doing something] as someone's agent; [doing something] in place of someone; for the benefit of someone. I'm writing in behalf of Mr. Smith, who has applied for a job with your company. I'm calling on behalf of my client, who wishes to complain about your actions. I'm calling in her behalf. I'm acting on your behalf. in behalf ofAlso, on behalf of. 1. For someone else, as someone's agent or representative. For example, In behalf of the board, I want to thank you for your help, or Joan was speaking on behalf of the entire staff. [c. 1300] 2. For someone's benefit or interest, as in He was collecting the dues in my behalf. [Late 1500s] Some authorities insist that in behalf of be used only to mean "for someone's benefit" and on behalf of only to mean "as someone's agent." In practice, however, the terms are so often used interchangeably that this distinction no longer has a basis. |
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