音标：[pә'fɒ:mәns]
n. 施行, 工作情况, 成绩, 行为, 表现, 演出
【电】 绩效, 性能
在线英汉词典
performance的短语、例句：
performance
n
1 [sing] process or manner of performing 执行; 履行; 工作; 作用; 施行; 进行
faithful in the performance of his duties 忠於（他的）职守.
2
(a) [C] performing of a play at the theatre or some other entertainment （在剧院等的）演出, 表演
the evening performance 晚场演出
give a performance of `Hamlet´ 演出《哈姆雷特》.
(b) [U] in ~ performing in a concert or other entertainment （在音乐会等的）演出, 演奏
Come and see her in performance with the new band. 来看她在新乐队中的演奏吧.
3
(a) [C] (esp outstanding) action or achievement （尤指出色的）表现, 行为, 成就
She won a gold medal for her fine performance in the contest. 她在竞赛中成绩优异获金牌.
His performance in the test was not good enough. 他在测验中做的不够好.
(b) [U] ability to move quickly, operate efficiently, etc （良好的）性能, 工作情况
The customer was impressed by the machine´s performance. 客户对机器的良好性能很满意.
Performance is less important than reliability in a car. 汽车的可靠性比其机械性能更重要.
4 [C] (infml 口)
(a) ridiculous or disgraceful behaviour （可笑的或丢脸的）行为, 举动
What a performance the child made! 那孩子真丢人!
(b) (esp unnecessary) fuss or trouble （尤指不必要的）忙乱, 麻烦
He goes through the whole performance of checking the oil and water every time he drives the car. 他每次开汽车都总是不厌其烦地把油和水整个检查一遍.
performance