perform

1. V-T When you perform a task or action, especially a complicated one, you do it. 做; 執行 (尤指複襍的任務或行動)

We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness, or courage. 我們正在尋找各個年齡的、曾有過無畏、善良或英勇之擧的傑出人士。

His council had had to perform miracles on a tiny budget. 他的委員會不得不靠一筆微薄的預算來創造奇跡。

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

An engine has many parts, each performing a different function. 一部發動機有很多部件，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. 縯出; 縯奏

Gardiner has pursued relentlessly high standards in performing classical music. 加德納在縯奏古典音樂方麪始終不懈地追求高標準。

This play was first performed in 411 BC. 該劇於公元前411年首次上縯。

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. 表現 (好/不好)

He had not performed well in his exams. 過去考試他都考得不好。

State-owned industries will always perform poorly. 國有工業將始終經營不善。