behest in Chinese
behest in Chinese is 命令 — behest means a command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of.".
behest in Chinese
命令
Pronounced: mìng lìng
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. [from 12th c.]
What does "behest" mean?
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noun A command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of."
"And young Mr. Fleetwood Vibe was here at the behest of his father, Wall Street eminence Scarsdale Vibe, who was effectively bankrolling the Expedition."
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- And young Mr. Fleetwood Vibe was here at the behest of his father, Wall Street eminence Scarsdale Vibe, who was effectively bankrolling the Expedition.
- The Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is to meet with the BBC director general, Mark Thompson, at the behest of the Premier League in a bid to resolve their long-running feud.
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What is "behest" in Chinese?
"behest" in Chinese is 命令. behest means: A command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of."
How do you pronounce 命令?
"behest" in Chinese is 命令, pronounced "mìng lìng".
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