performance
n
1 [sing] process or manner of performing 執行; 履行; 工作; 作用; 施行; 進行
faithful in the performance of his duties 忠於(他的)職守.
2
(a) [C] performing of a play at the theatre or some other entertainment (在劇院等的)演出, 表演
the evening performance 晚場演出
give a performance of `Hamlet' 演出《哈姆雷特》.
(b) [U] in ~ performing in a concert or other entertainment (在音樂會等的)演出, 演奏
Come and see her in performance with the new band. 來看她在新樂隊中的演奏吧.
3
(a) [C] (esp outstanding) action or achievement (尤指出色的)表現, 行為, 成就
She won a gold medal for her fine performance in the contest. 她在競賽中成績優異獲金牌.
His performance in the test was not good enough. 他在測驗中做的不夠好.
(b) [U] ability to move quickly, operate efficiently, etc (良好的)性能, 工作情況
The customer was impressed by the machine's performance. 客戶對機器的良好性能很滿意.
Performance is less important than reliability in a car. 汽車的可靠性比其機械性能更重要.
4 [C] (infml 口)
(a) ridiculous or disgraceful behaviour (可笑的或丟臉的)行為, 舉動
What a performance the child made! 那孩子真丟人!
(b) (esp unnecessary) fuss or trouble (尤指不必要的)忙亂, 麻煩
He goes through the whole performance of checking the oil and water every time he drives the car. 他每次開汽車都總是不厭其煩地把油和水整個檢查一遍.