U2E25 | perform

Word of the day · May 18, 2026 · 2m

Perform【v.】

1. to present (a form of entertainment) to an audience表演，演出（娱乐节目）

The band will perform live at the concert tonight.

乐队将在今晚的音乐会上现场表演。

She performed a beautiful piano piece at the recital.

她在独奏会上演奏了一首优美的钢琴曲。

2. to carry out, accomplish, or fulfill (an action, task, or function)执行，完成（行动、任务或功能）

The robot can perform complex tasks with precision.

这个机器人能够精确地执行复杂任务。

*做手术

The surgeon performed the operation successfully.

外科医生成功完成了手术。

*履行职责

He performed his duties with great diligence.

他非常勤奋地履行了自己的职责。

3. to function or work in a particular way表现，运作

The new software performs much faster…