behalf

noun

/bɪˈhɑːf/

/bɪˈhæf/

Word OriginMiddle English: from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning ‘on his side’ (see by, half).

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Idioms

in behalf of somebody | in somebody’s behalf

(US English) in order to help somebody为帮助某人
- We collected money in behalf of the homeless.我们为帮助无家可归者而募捐。

on behalf of somebody | on somebody’s behalf

as the representative of somebody or instead of them代表（或代替）某人
- On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.我谨代表全系感谢大家。
- Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf.奈特先生不能来，因此由他的夫人代他领奖。
in order to help somebody为帮助某人
- They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers.他们为政治难民发起运动。
because of somebody; for somebody因为某人；为了某人
- Don't worry on my behalf.别为我担心。