perform
v
1 [Tn] do (a piece of work, sth one is ordered to do, sth one has agreed to do) 做, 執行, 履行(某事)
perform a task, one's duty, a miracle 執行任務、 履行義務、 做出奇跡
perform an operation to save his life 動手術挽救他的生命.
2 [I, Ipr, Tn]
act (a play), play (a piece of music) or do (tricks) to entertain an audience 表演(戲?。? 演奏(音樂); 表演(戲法)
They are performing his play/piano concerto tonight. 他們今晚演出他的劇[鋼琴協奏曲].
watch sb perform 看某人表演
perform skilfully on the flute 熟練地吹奏橫笛
perform live on television 電視實況演出 *performing seals in a circus 在馬戲團里表演馴海豹.
3 [I](with an adv 與副詞連用) (of a machine, an invention, etc) work or function (指機器等)工作, 運轉; (指發明等)運用, 使用
How is the new car performing? 新汽車性能如何?
The new drug has performed well in tests. 那種新藥試驗效果不錯.
4 [Tn] act in an official way (at sth) 正式進行, 施行(某事)
perform a ceremony, rite, ritual, etc 舉行典禮、 儀式等.