| 单词 | performance |
| 释义 | Word family noun performance performer adjective performing verb perform Related topics: Performing, Engineeringper·form·ance /pəˈfɔːməns $ pərˈfɔːr-/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 [countable]APPERFORMwhen someone performs a play or a piece of music 表演；演出；演奏performance of Their performance of Mozart’s Concerto in E flat was finely controlled and dramatic. 他们演奏的莫扎特《降E大调协奏曲》张弛有度，不同凡响。 This evening’s performance will begin at 8.00 pm. 今晚的演出8点开始。2 PERFORM[countable, uncountable] how well or badly a person, company etc does a particular job or activity 〔工作或活动中的〕表现 Sean’s performance at school has greatly improved. 肖恩在学校的表现进步很大。 I was impressed by the team’s performance. 该队的表现让我印象深刻。 The country’s economic performance so far this year has been good. 到目前为止，该国今年的经济状况很好。 Shareholders blamed him for the company’s poor performance. 股民认为他应对公司业绩不佳负责。 her disappointing performance in the Olympics 她在奥运会上的糟糕表现 Exam results are used as performance indicators (=things that show how well something is done) for schools. 学校将考试成绩当成衡量学生表现的指标。3 [uncountable] the act of doing a piece of work, duty etc 履行，执行performance of the performance of his official duties 履行他的职务4 [uncountable]TTTE how well a car or other machine works 〔汽车或机器的〕性能 The car’s performance on mountain roads was impressive. 这辆汽车在山路上的性能令人惊叹。 an imaging system using high-performance (=very effective) technology 运用高性能技术的成像系统5 a performance British English spokenTOO/TOO MUCH a process that takes a lot of unnecessary time and effort 麻烦，费事 Shopping at the markets turned out to be quite a performance. 在那些市场购物原来这么麻烦。 COLLOCATIONSverbsgive a performance 演出Samuel Jackson gives a terrific performance as Elijah. 塞缪尔·杰克逊扮演的伊莱贾很出色。nturn in/deliver a performance (=give a performance)Both actors turn in great performances.In the role of Carmen, Ms Leblanc delivered a quite exquisite performance.go to a performance (also attend a performance formal) 观看演出We can go to the evening performance if you prefer. 如果你愿意,我们可以去看夜场演出。nThe Princess attended a performance of The Magic Flute at the London Coliseum.adjectivesa fine/great performance 出色的演出There are fine performances by Kathy Bates and Daryl Hannah. 凯茜·贝茨和达丽尔·汉娜的表演很出色。a memorable performance (=good and easy to remember) 令人难忘的演出There were memorable performances from Madonna and U2. 麦当娜和U2乐队的一些演唱令人难忘。a brilliant/magnificent/superb performance 精彩的演出nRogers gave a brilliant performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1.a virtuoso performance (=one showing great skill) 精湛的表演nHe delivered a virtuoso performance as The Phantom Of The Opera.a live performance (=one performed for people who are watching) 现场演出nThis is the band’s first live performance since last year.a solo performance (=one performed by a single musician, not a group) 独奏nYoung’s solo performances are often his most effective.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘have a performance’ or ‘make a performance’. Say give a performance. 不要说 ‘have a performance’ 或 ‘make a performance’. 而要说 give a performance.n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: how well or badly a person, company etc does a particular job or activity 〔工作或活动中的〕表现adjectivesgoodEngland needs to produce another good performance against France.strongThe performance of the retail sector continues to be strong.poorWhy is his performance in school so poor?disappointingThe country’s recent economic performance has been disappointing.lacklustre (=not good or impressive)The team must improve on Saturday’s lacklustre performance.economic performanceIts economic performance has not matched that of other countries.financial performanceOur overall financial performance has improved.verbsimprove somebody’s performanceThese changes significantly improve the performance of the engine.produce a performanceTiger Woods produced one of the best performances of his career.put in/up a (good/bad etc) performanceLiverpool put in a marvellous performance in the second half.assess somebody’s performance (=judge how good or bad it is)Banks assess the performance and prospects of firms before lending.monitor somebody’s performanceThe children's performance at school is continually monitored.performance + NOUNperformance indicators (=things that show how well someone or something is doing)We use a set of performance indicators to assess the level of progress.performance targetsSeveral train operators failed to meet the performance targets.Examples from the Corpusperformance• There was a performance of "Gisele" in the San Diego State Open Air Theatre.• The school has tried to use technology and writing across subjects to improve students' academic performance.• Targets may be set for any parameter that can be measured as the project proceeds, such as cost, time and performance.• Three criteria have been chosen, attempting to measure the most important attributes of company performance over the year.• the disappointing performance of the bond market• The evening performance will begin at 8:00 pm.• It is the first performance of Berlioz's Requiem in this city in over 20 years.• Its performance on mountain roads was impressive.• Have you ever heard a live performance of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony?• Quick, somebody book a local performance.• Only time will tell if this is a serious effort at improving both public sector accountability and overall performance.• But the Lakers were up to the task, despite one of the Clippers' better recent performances.• There are no tickets left for this evening's performance.• This evening's performance begins at 8:00 pm.• The new program will better evaluate the performance of students and teachers.• the performance of his official duties• Some companies link pay to performance.• Investors respond to performance and we've not been in existence long enough yet.performance of• The festival opens with a performance of Mozart's Requiem.high-performance• a high-performance carFrom Longman Business Dictionaryperformanceper‧form‧ance /pəˈfɔːmənspərˈfɔːr-/ noun1[countable, uncountable]FINANCE the degree to which a company, investment, financial market etc is profitableThe company is showing strong performance and doing considerably better than the retail industry as a whole.They will report a $500 million loss, one of the worst performances ever by a US brokerage firm.2[uncountable]MANUFACTURING how well a machine, vehicle etc worksConsumers believed the car’s price was relatively expensive for its performance.3[uncountable]HUMAN RESOURCES the way that someone does their job, and how well they do itSome people were critical of her performance as a manager.4[uncountable]LAW the act of doing the things mentioned in a contract in the way that they should be donethe seller’s performance of his part of the contract → specific performanceper·form·ance noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable Business a music or a performs play Corpus when someone piece of |
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