词组 | performance |
释义 | performance /pəˈfɔːməns $ pərˈfɔːr-/ noun 1. an occasion when someone performs a play or a piece of musicadjectives/nouns + performancea fine/good/great performance There are fine performances by Kathy Bates and Daryl Hannah.a brilliant/magnificent/superb etc performance Rogers gave a brilliant performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1.a memorable performance (=a good performance that you will remember for a long time) There were memorable performances from Madonna and U2.a virtuoso performance (=showing great skill) He delivered a virtuoso performance as the Phantom of the Opera.a live/public performance (=for people who are watching) This is the band’s first live performance since last year.a solo performance (=by a single musician, not a group) Young’s solo performances are often his most effective.a theatrical/stage performance It was the first theatrical performance I had attended.verbsgive/deliver/turn in a performance Samuel L. Jackson gives a terrific performance in the film. | Both actors turn in great performances.go to a performance also attend a performance formal We can go to the evening performance if you prefer. | The princess attended a performance of ‘The Magic Flute’ at the London Coliseum.see/watch a performance We went to see a performance of ‘Hamlet’ in London.put on/stage a performance (=organize and do a play or show) They are planning to put on a performance of a new play by Tom Stoppard.2. how well or badly a person, company etc does something, especially their workadjectivesa good/strong performance England needs to produce another good performance against France. | The performance of the retail sector continues to be strong.a poor performance Why is his performance in school so poor?an outstanding performance (=very good) He was rewarded for his outstanding performance.a solid performance (=good, but not excellent) He started his running season with a solid performance in the London Marathon.a disappointing performance The country’s recent economic performance has been disappointing.a spirited performance (=showing energy and determination) They won the match, thanks to spirited performances from Copsey and Lewis.a satisfactory performance He has admitted the sales performance is not satisfactory.a lacklustre performance BrE a lackluster performance AmE (=not good or impressive) The team must improve on Saturday’s lacklustre performance.economic/financial performance Britain’s economic performance has not matched that of some other countries. | The company’s overall financial performance has improved.academic performance Problems at home can affect students’ academic performance.verbsimprove/boost/enhance sb’s performance The school has used technology to improve students’ academic performance.affect sb’s performance Lack of sleep affects your performance at work.produce a good/poor etc performance (=do well etc) Tiger Woods produced one of the best performances of his career.put in a good/poor etc performance (=do well etc) Liverpool put in a marvellous performance in the second half.maximize sb’s performance (=make it as good as possible) They try to maximize each child’s performance.monitor sb’s performance (=keep checking it) The children’s performance at school is continually monitored.assess sb’s performance (=judge how good or bad it is) Banks assess the performance of firms before lending them money.performance + nounsperformance 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 targets Several train operators failed to meet the performance targets. |
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