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；执行 -
The doctor had to perform surgery immediately.医生不得不立刻施行外科手术。
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A team of six scientists performed [=carried out] the experiment.六名科学家组成的团队开展这项实验。
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He has been unable to perform [=complete, fulfill] his duties since the accident.事故后，他无法履行职责。
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The magician performed some amazing tricks.魔术师表演了几个令人惊叹的戏法。
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The gymnasts performed their routines perfectly.体操运动员完美地完成了一系列动作。
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You are required to perform 50 hours of community service.你必须完成50个小时的社区服务。
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The wedding (ceremony) was performed by a justice of the peace. = A justice of the peace performed the wedding (ceremony).婚礼仪式由一位治安法官来主持。
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You can't expect me to perform miracles. [=to do something that is impossible]你不能指望我创造奇迹。
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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.乐队将演奏他们新专辑里的歌曲。
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The class performed the play for the school.这个班为学校表演戏剧。
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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]他饰演奥赛罗。
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used to describe how effective or successful someone or something is表现；运作 -
The stock market is performing well/badly.股票市场运作良好/不佳。
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The engine/computer was performing poorly.引擎/计算机运行不好。
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I perform best under pressure.压力之下我表现得最好。