on behalf of 用法與in behalf of比較
問：The minister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor.
in behalf of 與on behalf of 有無區別?
答：on behalf of 與in behalf of 都作“代表”、“代表⋯ ⋯ 的利益”、“為⋯ ⋯的利益”解。但是後者為美式英語。
- I am writing on behalf of my mother, to express her thanks for your gift.
我代表我母親給您寫信, 以表達她對您送禮物的感激之情。 - The president can’t be here today, so I’m going to speak on his behalf.
今天校長不能來了, 所以我要代表他發言。 - A carnival was planned in behalf of the church.
狂歡活動是以教會的名義計畫的。
小練習：請選出錯誤的地方，並予改正。
Historian Mary Williams campaigned vigorously on behalf to peace and equal rights for woman.