perform
verb uk/pəˈfɔːm/ us/pɚˈfɔːrm/
(DO)
B2 [ T ]做，进行；施行
to do an action or piece of work
Computers can perform a variety of tasks. 计算机能执行多项任务。
The operation will be performed next week. 手术将于下周进行。
Most of the students performed well in the exam. 大多数学生都考得很好。
perform well/badly 表现得好／差
to operate/not operate in a satisfactory way
The equipment performed well during the tests. 在检测中设备运行良好。
These tyres perform badly/poorly in hot weather. 这些轮胎在天气炎热时性能很差／不好。
This tool is a little slow, but it performs well.
The more expensive models tend to perform better.
She was under a lot of pressure because her business was performing badly.
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- We usually ask interviewees to perform a few simple tasks on the computer just to test their aptitude.
- Reversing round a corner is one of the manoeuvres you are required to perform in a driving test.
- In Britain, AIDS tests are now performed on all people who offer to become blood donors.
- The operation is performed under anaesthetic.
- He performs his duties very ably.
(ENTERTAIN)
B1 [ I or T ]演出，表演
to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music
Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano. 托马斯和伊丽莎共同表演了一曲激动人心的小提琴钢琴二重奏。
She composes and performs her own music. 她自己创作音乐自己演奏。
A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight. 今晚一位好莱坞大牌明星要登台表演。
There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals. 有计划禁止马戏团使用动物进行表演。
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- I've seen her perform on television, but never in the flesh.
- The orchestra is to perform its last ever concert tomorrow night at the Albert Hall.
- The choir will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus at the concert.
- She is performing in Birmingham tonight, on the third leg of her nationwide tour.
- They're performing twice nightly at the Playhouse Theatre.