behalf

as the agent of or on someone’s part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

作为某人的代理人或代表某人（通常表示为“代表”而不是“代表”）

the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child

监护表未成年儿童签署了合同

this letter is written on behalf of my client

这封信是代表我的客户写的

for someone’s benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf’ rather than `on behalf’ and usually with a possessive)

为了某人的利益（通常用“代表”而不是“代表”来表达，通常用所有格）

in your behalf

以你的名义

campaigning in his own behalf

为自己竞选

spoke a good word in his friend’s behalf

替朋友说句好话