perform

1. V-T When you perform a task or action, especially a complicated one, you do it. 做; 执行 (尤指复杂的任务或行动)

We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness, or courage. 我们正在寻找各个年龄的、曾有过无畏、善良或英勇之举的杰出人士。

His council had had to perform miracles on a tiny budget. 他的委员会不得不靠一笔微薄的预算来创造奇迹。

2. V-T If something performs a particular function, it has that function. 行使 (某种功能)

An engine has many parts, each performing a different function. 一部发动机有很多部件，各自行使不同的功能。

3. V-T If you perform a play, a piece of music, or a dance, you do it in front of an audience. 演出; 演奏

Gardiner has pursued relentlessly high standards in performing classical music. 加德纳在演奏古典音乐方面始终不懈地追求高标准。

This play was first performed in 411 BC. 该剧于公元前411年首次上演。

4. V-I If someone or something performs well, they work well or achieve a good result. If they perform badly, they work badly or achieve a poor result. 表现 (好/不好)

He had not performed well in his exams. 过去考试他都考得不好。

State-owned industries will always perform poorly. 国有工业将始终经营不善。