performanceper•form•ance /pə'fɔːməns/

n

1. C (戏等的)公演，上演；演出

• give two performances a day 一天演出两场

• His performance of Othello was very good. 他把奥赛罗这个角色演得很好。

2. U 实行，履行；推行

• He is excellent in the performance of his duties. 他的工作表现极为出色。

• the performance of a contract 合同的履行

3. C，U (工作等的)成果，成绩

• a fine performance 好成绩

• Our team's performance has been excellent during the whole year. 我们队的全年战绩卓著。

4. U (人的)本事；(机械等的)性能

• the efficient performance of an automobile 汽车的高效性能

5. 用作单 口 (可鄙、可笑的)行为，举动；(没有必要的)做样子

• make a disgraceful performance 出洋相

• What a performance! 像什么样子!