performs; performed; performing
performs; performed; performing
Learner's definition of PERFORM
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[+ object] : to do an action or activity that usually requires training or skill做;施行;執行 -
The doctor had to perform surgery immediately.醫生不得不立刻施行外科手術。
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A team of six scientists performed [=carried out] the experiment.六名科學家組成的團隊開展這項實驗。
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He has been unable to perform [=complete, fulfill] his duties since the accident.事故後,他無法履行職責。
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The magician performed some amazing tricks.魔術師表演了幾個令人驚歎的戲法。
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The gymnasts performed their routines perfectly.體操運動員完美地完成了一系列動作。
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You are required to perform 50 hours of community service.你必須完成50個小時的社區服務。
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The wedding (ceremony) was performed by a justice of the peace. = A justice of the peace performed the wedding (ceremony).婚禮儀式由一位治安法官來主持。
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You can't expect me to perform miracles. [=to do something that is impossible]你不能指望我創造奇迹。
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: to entertain an audience by singing, acting, etc.演出;表演 [no object]
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The band will perform songs from their new album.樂隊將演奏他們新專輯裏的歌曲。
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The class performed the play for the school.這個班爲學校表演戲劇。
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He performed [=acted] the part/role of Othello. [=he played Othello; he said the words and did the actions of the character Othello]他飾演奧賽羅。
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used to describe how effective or successful someone or something is表現;運作 -
The stock market is performing well/badly.股票市場運作良好/不佳。
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The engine/computer was performing poorly.引擎/計算機運行不好。
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I perform best under pressure.壓力之下我表現得最好。