vt.

1. 履行；執行；完成；做
   The young doctor performed the heart operation.

   這位年輕醫生為病人做了心臟手術。

   They always perform their duties faithfully.

   他們總是忠實地履行自己的職責。

2. 演出，表演，演奏
   The students will perform an opera next Friday.

   這些學生下星期五將演出歌劇。

vi.

1. 演出，表演，演奏[（+on/at）]
   The soloist had never performed in London before.

   那位獨唱者過去從未在倫敦演出過。

2. （機器）運轉；（人）行動，表現[Q]
   Our team performed well in the match yesterday.

   我隊在昨天的比賽中表現得很出色。

v.

1. carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).
2. work, function, or do something to a specified standard:
   the car performs well at low speeds.
   ▸(of an investment) yield a profitable return.
3. present (a form of entertainment) to an audience.