on behalf of — as the representative of someone or in the interest of someone
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: as the representative of someone or in the interest of someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
Korean meaning: ~를 대신하여, ~를 위하여
Korean pronunciation: 온 비**하프** 오브
Example Sentences
- The lawyer accepted the bizarre award on behalf of his client who was too embarrassed to show up.
- I would like to thank everyone on behalf of our team for this achievement.
- The cat's owner apologized on behalf of Mr. Whiskers for eating the neighbor's fish.
on behalf of
PREPOSITION//ɑːn bɪˈhæf ʌv//
as the representative of someone or in the interest of someone
as the representative of someone or in the interest of someone
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Origin
중세 영어에서 유래된 표현으로, 'behalf'는 원래 'by + half'에서 나왔습니다. 마치 자신의 절반을 다른 사람에게 맡긴다는 의미에서 '대신하여'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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“The lawyer accepted the bizarre award on behalf of his client who was too embarrassed to show up.”
“I would like to thank everyone on behalf of our team for this achievement.”
“The cat's owner apologized on behalf of Mr. Whiskers for eating the neighbor's fish.”
“The ambassador spoke on behalf of his country at the United Nations.”
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