per·form·ance /pəˈfɔːməns $ pərˈfɔːr-/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 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 ERRORSDon’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.