新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

performIELTS重点词汇

英 [pəˈfɔːm]

[VERB]

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VERB. 动词

performs , performing , performed
1. [T 及物动词] 做 , 执行（尤指复杂的任务或行动）
When you perform a task or action, especially a complicated one, you do it.
双语例句
例：
We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness, or courage.
我们正在寻找各个年龄的、曾有过无畏、善良或英勇之举的杰出人士。
例：
His council had had to perform miracles on a tiny budget.
他的委员会不得不靠一笔微薄的预算来创造奇迹。
例：
A robot capable of performing the most complex brain surgery was unveiled by scientists yesterday.
科学家于昨天推出了一台能够执行最复杂大脑外科手术的机器人。
2. [T 及物动词] 起到（作用） , 具有（功能）
If something performs a particular function, it has that function.
近义词
carry out , undertake
双语例句
例：
An engine has many parts, each performing a different function.
一部发动机有很多部件，每个部件具有不同的功能。
例：
Software can be run on a computer to enable it to perform various tasks.
软件可在计算机上运行，而后执行各种任务。
3. [T 及物动词] 演出 , 演奏 , 表演
If you perform a play, a piece of music, or a dance, you do it in front of an audience.
近义词
act , present
双语例句
例：
Gardiner has pursued relentlessly high standards in performing classical music.
加德纳在演奏古典音乐方面始终不懈地追求高标准。
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This play was first performed in 411 BC.
该剧于公元前411年首次上演。
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He began performing in the early fifties, singing and playing guitar.
五十年代初，他开始演出，边唱歌边弹奏吉他。
4. [I 不及物动词] 表现（好或不好）
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.
双语例句
例：
He had not performed well in his exams.
过去考试他都考得不好。
例：
State-owned industries will always perform poorly.
国有工业总是会经营不善。