perform

英 [pəˈfɔːm]

美 [pərˈfɔːrm]

v.  做; 履行; 执行; 演出; 表演; 工作，运转(好 / 不好)

过去分词：performed　现在分词：performing　过去式：performed　第三人称单数：performs　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.1138 / COCA.953

同义词辨析

performconductexecutefulfil【导航词义：执行，实施】

domakeperform【导航词义：做】

习惯用语

v.

work/perform miracles
• 创造奇迹；有奇效
  to achieve very good results
• Her exercise programme has worked miracles for her.
  她的健身计划对她很有效。

牛津词典

verb

• 做；履行；执行
  to do sth, such as a piece of work, task or duty
  1. to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony
     做实验；创奇迹；举行仪式
  2. She performs an important role in our organization.
     她在我们的组织中发挥着重要的作用。
  3. This operation has never been performed in this country.
     这个国家从未做过这种手术。
  4. A computer can perform many tasks at once.
     电脑能同时做多项工作。
• 演出；表演
  to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.
  1. to perform somersaults/magic tricks
     表演空翻 / 魔术
  2. The play was first performed in 1987.
     这个剧于1987年首次上演。
  3. I'd like to hear it performed live.
     我希望听现场演出。
  4. to perform on the flute
     吹奏长笛
  5. I'm looking forward to seeing you perform.
     我期待着看你演出。
• 工作，运转（好 / 不好）
  to work or function well or badly
  1. The engine seems to be performing well.
     发动机似乎运转正常。
  2. The company has been performing poorly over the past year.
     这家公司过去一年业绩欠佳。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 做，执行，履行（尤指复杂的任务或行动）
  When youperforma task or action, especially a complicated one, you do it.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. Several grafts may be performed at one operation.
     在一次手术中可能会进行多次植皮。
• VERB 起…作用；有…功能
  If somethingperformsa particular function, it has that function.
  1. 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。
• VERB 演出；表演；演奏
  If youperforma play, a piece of music, or a dance, you do it in front of an audience.
  1. 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。
  2. This play was first performed in 411 BC...
     该剧于公元前411年首演。
  3. 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。
• VERB （人）表现良好/很差；（事物）运转良好/糟糕
  If someone or somethingperforms well, they work well or achieve a good result. If theyperform badly, they work badly or achieve a poor result.
  1. He had not performed well in his exams...
     他考试没考好。
  2. 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。
  3. '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。
  4. 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?

英英释义

verb

• carry out or perform an action
  1. John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
  2. the skater executed a triple pirouette
  3. she did a little dance
  Synonym:executedo
• give a performance (of something)
  1. Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight
  2. We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera
• perform a function
  1. Who will perform the wedding?
• get (something) done
  1. I did my job
  Synonym:do

双语例句

• Any actor will tell you that it is easier to perform than to be themselves
  每一个演员都会告诉你演戏比做自己容易。
• Mr Ashkenazy has informed us that he will be unable to honour his contract with Symphony Hall to perform the piano recital.
  阿什克纳齐先生已通知我们，他将无法履行和交响音乐厅签订的钢琴独奏演出合同。
• 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。
• Several grafts may be performed at one operation.
  在一次手术中可能会进行多次植皮。
• At Christmas it was customary for the children to perform bits of poetry
  圣诞节孩子们总要唱一些圣诞颂歌。
• The chief criminals shall be punished without fail, those who are accomplices under duress shall go unpunished and those who perform deeds of merit shall be rewarded.
  首恶必办，胁从不问，立功受奖。
• They felt continual pressure to perform well
  他们不断感受到压力，促使他们好好表演。
• Semiconductor devices can perform a variety of control functions in electronic equipment.
  半导体器件在电子设备中能起各式各样的控制作用。
• People expect a horse to perform like a car, with no thought for its feelings as a living being.
  人们希望马能像汽车一样，完全没有考虑到马作为一种有生命的动物会有什么样的感受。
• In the teeth of the longest recession since the 1930s, the company continues to perform well.
  尽管面对20世纪30年代以来持续时间最长的经济衰退，这家公司却一直经营良好。