performper•form /pə'fɔːm/

vt

1. 演出，扮演

• perform a trick 表演特技

• He also performed a part on the stage. 他也在舞台上扮演了一个角色。

2. 做，实行(困难的工作)

• perform an experiment 做实验

• The surgeon was performing a dangerous operation. 外科医生正在施行一项危险的手术。

3. 完成，履行(约定、命令等)

• perform one's promise 履行承诺

• He always performs his duties faithfully. 他一贯忠实地履行自己的责任。

vi

1. 表演，演出

• All of the musicians performed admirably. 那些音乐家都演得极好。

• They often performed in factories. 他们经常在工厂演出。

2. (机器或人)表现，工作

• Our team performed well in yesterday's match. 我们队在昨天的比赛中表现得很好。

• The new machine is performing very well. 新机器运行良好。

3. 履行，完成

• He not only promised but performed. 他不仅答应了而且也做到了。