"in behalf of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 为了……的利益

Definition

用于表示“为了……的利益”；为了帮助或支持某人或某事而做某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“in behalf of”比较正式且少用，现在更常用“on behalf of”（代表）。“in behalf of”只用于表示为了某人、某事的利益，不表示代表别人，经常和“on behalf of”混淆。

Examples

The charity works in behalf of poor children.

慈善机构为贫困儿童**为了……的利益**而工作。

They made new rules in behalf of public safety.

他们为了公共安全**为了……的利益**制定了新规定。

The lawyer spoke in behalf of the victim.

律师**为了……的利益**受害者发言。

We raised money in behalf of our local hospital.

我们**为了……的利益**本地医院筹集了资金。

Many people volunteer their time in behalf of important causes.

许多人**为了……的利益**重要事业自愿付出时间。

She advocates in behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.

她**为了……的利益**那些无法为自己发声的人发声。