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Perform Performed Performing Work Ed  The Verb 动词

Perform can mean to do something (especially a complex task), to function, to put on a show or act, or to do well/poorly.

Perform 可以指做某事(尤指复杂的任务)、起作用、演出或表演,或指表现(好或差)。

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/pə(r)fɔ͟ː(r)m/
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[VERB 动词]做,执行,履行(尤指复杂的任务或行动) When you perform a task or action, especially a complicated one, you do it.
  [V n]
  • We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness or courage...

    我们正在寻找那些见义勇为、乐于助人、勇气可嘉的人,年龄不限。

  • His council had had to perform miracles on a tiny budget...

    他的委员会不得不以极少的预算去创造奇迹。

  • Several grafts may be performed at one operation.

    在一次手术中可能会进行多次植皮。

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[VERB 动词]起…作用;有…功能 If something performs a particular function, it has that function.
  [V n]
  • A complex engine has many separate components, each performing a different function.

    一个复杂发动机有很多独立零部件,每个零部件具有不同作用。

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[VERB 动词]演出;表演;演奏 If you perform a play, a piece of music, or a dance, you do it in front of an audience.
  [V n]
  [V]
  • Gardiner has pursued relentlessly high standards in performing classical music...

    加德纳一直不懈地追求古典音乐演奏的高水准。

  • This play was first performed in 411 BC...

    该剧于公元前411年首演。

  • He began performing in the early fifties, singing and playing guitar.

    他从50年代早期开始表演吉他弹唱。

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[VERB 动词](人)表现良好/很差;(事物)运转良好/糟糕 If someone or something performs well, they work well or achieve a good result. If they perform badly, they work badly or achieve a poor result.
  [V adv]
  • He had not performed well in his exams...

    他考试没考好。

  • England performed so well against France at Wembley...

    在温布利球场上,英格兰队表现出色,击败了法国队。

  • 'State-owned industries will always perform poorly,' John Moore informed readers...

    “国有企业经营不善将是常态,”约翰·穆尔告诉读者。

  • When there's snow and ice, how's this car going to perform?

    路面有冰雪时,这种汽车性能如何?


Oxford per·form ★ / pəˈfɔːm ; NAmE pərˈfɔːrm / verb 1 ★ [transitive ] performsth to do sth, such as a piece of work, task or duty 做;履行;执行 SYN
carry out
◆ to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony 做实验;创奇迹;举行仪式 ◆ She performs an important role in our organization. 她在我们的组织中发挥着重要的作用。 ◆ This operation has never been performed in this country. 这个国家从未做过这种手术。 ◆ A computer can perform many tasks at once. 电脑能同时做多项工作。
2 ★ [transitive ,  intransitive ] perform(sth) to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc. 演出;表演 ◆ to perform somersaults/magic tricks 表演空翻╱魔术 ◆ The play was first performed in 2007. 这部剧于 2007 年首次上演。 ◆ I'd like to hear it performed live. 我希望听现场演出。 ◆ to perform on the flute 吹奏长笛 ◆ I'm looking forward to seeing you perform. 我期待着看你演出。 3 ★ [intransitive ] ~ (well/badly/poorly) to work or function well or badly 工作,运转(好╱不好) ◆ The engine seems to be performing well. 发动机看起来运转良好。 ◆ The company has been performing poorly over the past year. 这家公司过去一年业绩欠佳。 IDIOMsee
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performper‧form /pəˈfɔːm $ pərˈfɔːrm/ ●●● S3 W2 verb
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1[intransitive, transitive] to do something to entertain people, for example by acting a play or playing a piece of music:  Chenier and the band are performing at the Silver Palace tomorrow. The children perform two plays each school year. ► Do not use perform to say what person an actor pretends to be in a play, film etc. Use play: John Wayne played (NOT performed) a Roman soldier in the film.2[transitive] to do something, especially something difficult or useful SYN  carry out:  Surgeons performed an emergency operation. The official opening ceremony was performed by Princess Margaret.perform a study/experiment/analysis etc An analysis of the survey data was performed.perform a task/job/duty She was fired for not performing the duties outlined in her contract.perform a function/role software that performs a specific function The leadership cannot be expected to perform miracles (=improve a situation in a way that seems impossible).RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say that someone carries out an operation, a study etc rather than use perform:· The operation was carried out by a team of surgeons.3perform well/badly etc a)to work or do something well, badly etc → underperform:  Many religious schools perform well academically. The team performed poorly on Saturday. b)if a product, business etc performs well or badly, it makes a lot of money or very little money:  The economy is performing well.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsperform a task/job/duty etc· What skills do you need to perform this task?perform work· Over 6,000 people in our community of 100,000 perform volunteer work.perform an experiment/study etc· Part of the Chemistry exam involves performing an experiment.perform an operation· The surgeon who performed the operation said it had gone well.perform a ceremony· At 3 o'clock, the opening ceremony was performed by the Queen.perform a service· Our troops are performing a remarkable service and a terribly important mission.perform a function/role· The two organizations perform similar functions.perform an action· The children sing and perform the actions to nursery songs.perform miracles (=do things that seem impossible)· I'm prepared to work hard to get the job done but I can't perform miracles.
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[pəˈfɔ:m]performed, performing, performs

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performed[8736] performing[8102] performs[1195]
执行(69%),表演(18%),履行(11%),运转(1%),举行(1%)
vt.执行;完成;演奏
vi.执行,机器运转;表演

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