| 单词 | performance |
| 释义 | performance (pəʳfɔːʳməns ) Word forms: performances 1. countable noun B1+ A performance involves entertaining an audience by doing something such as singing, dancing, or acting. Inside the theatre, they were giving a performance of Bizet's Carmen. [+ of] ...her performance as the betrayed Medea. [+ as] The Festival Of Arts & Music will include two days of live performances. Synonyms: presentation, playing, acting (out), staging 2. variable noun [oft with poss] B2 Someone's or something's performance is how successful they are or how well they do something. That study looked at the performance of 18 surgeons. [+ of] The poor performance has been blamed on the recession and cheaper sports car imports. The job of the new director-general was to ensure that performance targets were met. Synonyms: work, acts, conduct, exploits 3. uncountable noun B2 A car's performance is its ability to go fast and to increase its speed quickly. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A performance car is one that can go very fast and can increase its speed very quickly. 5. See also high-performance 6. singular noun The performance of a task is the fact or action of doing it. He devoted in excess of seventy hours a week to the performance of his duties. [+ of] The people believe that the performance of this ritual is the will of the Great Spirit. 7. singular noun You can describe something that is or looks complicated or difficult to do as a performance. [informal] The whole process is quite a performance. She made a big performance of sprinkling all the spices on. Synonyms: carry-on [informal, mainly British], business, to-do, act 8. a repeat performance phrase If there is a repeat performance of something, usually something undesirable, it happens again. This year can only see a repeat performance of the decline. Quotations: The only true performance is the one which attains madness Collocations: a performance worthy of She wowed fashion watchers and fans with a red carpet performance worthy of the catwalk. The Sun (2008) Her cool, perceptive performance is worthy of an Oscar nomination. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Was his performance worthy of respect or does he need to learn a thing or two? The Sun (2009) I went in after one game here and told the players their performance wasn't acceptable. The Sun (2014) We know that performance is just not acceptable for the standards we've set. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Our performance was nowhere near acceptable . Times, Sunday Times (2010) When jobs are cut people work longer to show they are hard-working but it affects performance. The Sun (2009) The Sun Did it affect the performance? The Sun (2009) It was a good result and a good all-round performance against a decent side. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But his all-round performances all season have been very good. The Sun (2013) It was a big win for us and a good all-round performance. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was an astonishing performance - the country's most gifted singer at the height of her powers. The Sun (2011) It is an astonishing performance to watch. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) The 19-year-old whizzed into wider public consciousness with some astonishing performances. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was one of our strongest away performances of the season. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was a great away performance and a great result. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Our away performances and results have just not been good enough. The Sun (2013) They are working with a number of Premier League teams to boost player performances. The Sun (2014) For some people, music can boost sports performance. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Research published today suggests that free schools boost the performance of neighbouring schools. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A brilliant strike for their second goal capped a great performance in which he complemented his great industry with some sublime skill. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The goal capped an action-packed performance. The Sun (2009) He capped a fine performance with a cracking solo goal midway through the half. The Sun (2014) But once a plant is on stream, its performance is rarely compared with the expectations that led to the investment. MANAGING IN TURBULENT TIMES (1980) What about when you compare team performance with the amount of money they spend? Times, Sunday Times (2017) It was impossible to compare the performance of one school with another. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This was one of the most compelling performances of the C minor Symphony this hall has heard in quite some time. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Overall, though, this is a compelling performance filled with heart and soul. The Sun (2012) There are some unusual and compelling performances in this. Times, Sunday Times (2011) No London promoter these days would get away with putting on a concert performance of an opera without them. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Barely a day passed without a concert or theatrical performance of some kind. HISTORY PLAY: The Lives and After-life of Christopher Marlowe (2004) As a concert performance, this has something going for it. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It almost makes up for the team's dismal performance on Sunday. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Their dismal performance raised prospects of a takeover bid for the group. The Sun (2006) The report shows the dismal performance of the police. Times, Sunday Times (2006) They delivered a dominant performance full of energy, movement and running. The Sun (2012) It was a very dominant performance that will go down in history as a memorable game. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They can produce dominant performances against opposition. The Sun (2016) We simply cannot afford to compromise on economic performance. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Measures to reduce inequality can slow economic performance and reduce growth. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Most indicators of economic performance are good. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A bit of stress has been shown to enhance performance, whether on an athletic field or during a college exam. The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990) An F1 car's aerodynamic performance is enhanced the lower to the ground the car can run. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I'm fiercely against any illegal drugs that enhance performance or speed recovery. Times, Sunday Times (2011) An evening performance was jeopardised by the non-appearance of a guest conductor. Times, Sunday Times (2008) All the evening performances for the rest of this week are sold out and few tickets are left for next week. Times, Sunday Times (2014) I'm doing the matinee and she's doing the evening performance. Times, Sunday Times (2019) The striker's sending off and stupidness overshadowed what was an excellent performance. The Sun (2013) It was an excellent performance and it has given us a tremendous platform for the second leg. The Sun (2012) True, there were some excellent individual performances. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It was a fantastic team performance but he was the stand-out player. The Sun (2013) To cap a fantastic performance with a goal is what he deserved. The Sun (2015) We produced a fantastic team performance that the fans and the players will remember for a long time. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was released in Japan, a country in which she enjoyed giving performances and masterclasses. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There are some funny lines, and the young cast give fine performances. Times, Sunday Times (2006) She has recently returned to the music scene, giving a few live performances since March. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Their performance was just not good enough. The Sun (2010) But today was arguably our best performance of the campaign . The Sun (2016) We have to hope our performance is better in qualifying. The Sun (2010) It was a good performance and an enjoyable day. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Probably, a sense of perspective would improve performance. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Simply telling a person when they are right or wrong is feedback but much less effective in improving performance. Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995) The chairman is presented with specific, practical recommendations on how to improve performance. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The production draws, of course, on some outstanding individual performances. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) Artists and choreographers take to the stage in a show of vibrant and individual performances. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We had some great individual performances. The Sun (2012) Before selecting a wealth manager, be sure to ask about the fees and investment performance. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The flow of funds in and out, and the investment performance, has always been volatile. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He was recruited to turn round the loss-making company, which was losing clients because of poor investment performance. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The research attempts to find how well interview judgements predict the actual job performance of the applicants selected. How to Face Interviews (1981) For anyone, personal problems can take a toll on job performance. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The results of effective training lead to improved job performance. Training with N.L.P. (1994) They only had themselves to blame for not taking advantage of a surprisingly lacklustre performance by the opposition in the first half. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The company has been under pressure from some of its biggest shareholders over its lacklustre performance. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It was a lacklustre performance and that was disappointing. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He says the pressure of the live performances made him lose 1½ stone. The Sun (2010) This 45th anniversary show will probably be the last live performance of the cult comedy act. Times, Sunday Times (2014) If I told you she sounded good in rehearsals, then her live performance was truly from another planet. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If accounts are to be used for measuring company performance, it is necessary to understand the aims and objectives of business. Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (1989) Performance is measured over only one year, or at most three. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This sort of finding crops up again and again in measuring the performance of fund managers. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They also need to monitor the performance of providers so that patients get a good range of high-quality choices of hospital. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He now works in its delivery unit, monitoring performance and risk. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Monitor actual performance against your forecasts and act quickly to rectify any problems. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed a short musical performance by Exeter College and met local residents, before walking through the Square. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We've heard there are two secret musical performances planned for the wedding. The Sun (2015) Exactly the same happens with musical performances. The Secrets of Musical Confidence (1994) 28 per cent of small businesses expect overall performance to improve in the next three months. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I'm pleased with our overall performance. The Sun (2008) And the effectiveness of my overall performance determines whether I'll be a winner or a loser. The Guide to Greatness in Sales (1994) Players talk 'performance quality', collective and individual. Times, Sunday Times Contingent punishments (such as suspensions) are given when performance quality or quantity falls below production standards or goals and tasks are not met at all. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As with other gymnastic events, scores are based on difficulty, form, and overall performance quality. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Scores are based on difficulty, artistry, demonstration of required elements and overall performance quality. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This has been attributed both to a decrease in performance quality and an inability of the traditional opera form to capture modern life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The commission's annual performance rating of adult social services for 2006 shows that three quarters of the 150 councils gained either two or three stars. Times, Sunday Times It said that any staff member with a 'performance rating significantly below expectations will be fired without any negotiation after the review'. Times, Sunday Times No force that lags behind will be able to achieve an excellent performance rating. Times, Sunday Times He scored 7.0/8 with a performance rating of 2853. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had a performance rating of 2612 at the said tournament and won 1,000 for his seventh-place finish. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The average overall performance score was a massive 83 per cent, indicating that forthese 50 companies at least, call centres are doing a cracking job of helping out customers. Times, Sunday Times The average school performance score for schools in that report was 52.9, compared to 86.3 statewide. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An excerpt of the graphic performance score appears on the inside sleeve of the original vinyl version. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 2010 the school had a performance score of 40 which was below the 65 that was the level considered academically unacceptable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The school has increased from its 2010-2011 performance score by 14.6 points, achieving its annual growth goal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Professional fire breathers usually incorporate the fire performance skill within a show where other fire skills are performed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The judges praised their incredibly professional level of performance skill, detailed costumes ability to meaningfully convey a powerful message. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other sessions included an all-day course on performance skills, run by drama teachers, and advocacy training. Times, Sunday Times Coaching and clinics from the finest jazz and commercial music professionals on the west coast provides practical hands on application of learned performance skills. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Teaching artists channel students natural energy and vitality into creative thinking, team work, and performance skills through theater games, songs and devising original material. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Before the inclusion of nandu (otherwise known as difficulty techniques), routines were marked on their technical and performance standard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Usually based on an individual's past experience, self-confidence (self efficacy), and the perceived difficulty of the performance standard or goal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was also operating as assistant general manager and finance manager for in the process of companys operational restructuring and setting up the performance standard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over time, the choir's performance standard, visibility and reputation improved. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The program set a performance standard which expedites the pre-construction permitting and planning processes without relaxing key quality and safety standards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He is a top referee but I thought his performance was really poor . Times, Sunday Times (2014) Their poor performance at interview was particularly disappointing, he added. Times, Sunday Times (2012) These symptoms manifest instead as poor school performance. M. E. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome - How To Live With It (1989) While great teams do not always produce great performances, they have a knack of getting great results. The Sun (2007) UK smaller company funds have produced spectacular performance in recent years. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Otherwise the team produced a performance that was hugely disappointing. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Meanwhile, barristers are challenging a scheme that will rate their performance as advocates in trials. Times, Sunday Times So if you want to rate the performance of managers, you have to adjust for money. Times, Sunday Times About a third rate his performance as 'fair' while one in five ranks him as 'poor'. The Sun Managers routinely interact with and rate the performance of employees from diverse backgrounds. Times, Sunday Times How did you rate his performance? The Sun We achieved excellent and, in many cases, record performance in 2011 despite challenging markets. Times, Sunday Times The company's cruise division achieved a record performance, with a revenue rise of 9.2 per cent to $54.9 million. Times, Sunday Times Corporate broking and advisory also put in a record performance, reaching 85.3 million. Times, Sunday Times He asked me to care for them and record their performance. Times, Sunday Times More ambitious riders can record their performance on a track day. The Sun It's a remarkable performance: sucessively wry, watchful, grieving, angry, astonished, agonised, dangerous, exhausted, bitter, nihilistic. Times, Sunday Times The effects of these measures can be seen in the remarkable performance of corporate stocks and bonds. Times,Sunday Times Books rarely mention this remarkable performance, and the present two volumes are the latest to ignore it. The Times Literary Supplement His divisional commander reported his action as 'a very remarkable performance'. Times, Sunday Times It's a remarkable performance, full of quiet, controlled anguish. Times, Sunday Times We have delivered another solid sales performance overall, in line with expectations. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Also, sales performance has meant we need to review our store payroll costs. The Sun (2008) They flew out on a company holiday last week as reward for their sales performance. The Sun (2010) A good result, a clean sheet and a solid performance — that was the bit that pleased me most. The Sun Foster needs a solid performance to get his career back on track. The Sun His solid performance was rewarded with a goal. The Sun It was a solid performance by all the players. The Sun I'd build my strength and technique in those areas and it culminated in a solid performance. The Sun It was left to the other members of the big three to turn this solo performance into a close harmony trio. Times, Sunday Times I've remained faithful to her and don't want a solo performance. The Sun His awe-inspiring solo performance moved mourners to tears. The Sun The solo performance holds us spellbound. Times, Sunday Times Inevitably, her austere solo performance style also lacked some of the expressive range of her studio recordings, which typically benefit from richer instrumentation and more eccentric arrangements. Times, Sunday Times Yet his stage performance as Othello showed a different and previously unknown side. Times, Sunday Times (2011) There are also numerous stage performances, meditation tents and free vegetarian curry for all. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He also received acclaim for a range of stage performances. The Sun (2015) In the games against Hungary, Bulgaria and Switzerland, he produced stellar performances. The Sun (2012) So given that stellar performance, yesterday's first-half results might appear disconcertingly flat. Times, Sunday Times (2007) A year ago, no-one forecast such a stellar performance. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The question is how long can the company's stellar performance continue? Times, Sunday Times (2006) Financial bonuses, by contrast, are rewards for superior performance that are provided on a one-time basis and are not added to base pay. Human Resource Management in Government (1995) But we're looking for a superior team performance and I want more goals. The Sun (2011) One reason for its superior performance was its engine. Plane Speaking - a personal view of aviation history (1991) Intelligence has been found to be a significant predictor of task performance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Answering notifications hurts task performance and the ability to resume to the original task at hand. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The combination of having the freedom to choose tasks and maintaining positive affect results in better task performance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In terms of more severe brain injuries, this automatic attention task performance recovers before disorientation completely resolves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He entered the house during the show, while the housemates were conducting their weekly task performance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We produced a fantastic team performance that the fans and the players will remember for a long time. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was a great team performance. The Sun (2007) It was an unbelievably poor team performance. The Sun (2010) I can be prevailed upon at parties to repeat the act — not least because it was the only successful theatre performance in my life. Times, Sunday Times One evening, we went to a kabuki theatre performance. Times, Sunday Times I showed up at every prize-giving event, school theatre performance, sports day. The Sun There's only one problem: people who use their phones during theatre performances have no shame. Times, Sunday Times The magnet programs include orchestra, creative writing, dance, engineering, photography, technical theatre, theatre performance, video/broadcast journalism, visual art, and vocal performance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His musical ability was, for all the world to see, matched by incredible dance skills, athleticism and a genius for theatrical performance. The Sun The internet has been a substitute of sorts, but nothing compares to seeing a painting in a gallery or watching a theatrical performance live. Times,Sunday Times Yet on at least one occasion, theatrical performance allowed her to represent what she most definitely was not. The Times Literary Supplement After all, effective generalship often demands a first-rate theatrical performance. Christianity Today Taking spectators behind the scenes, this landmark exhibition looks at his fascination with film and photography as well as with the franker aspects of theatrical performance. Times, Sunday Times That was a totally unacceptable performance and I'm very angry . Times, Sunday Times (2006) That performance was unacceptable and there is no point hiding it. The Sun (2006) The company's current complaints performance is unacceptable and they must take further steps to tackle this. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Actually, I think it shows that the underlying performance is very strong. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He was pleased with the company's underlying performance, which was in line with expectations. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But the underlying performance highlights the challenge facing the investment banking business in the short-term. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was a virtuoso performance by a virtuoso artist. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It really is a virtuoso performance from a master at the top of his craft. Christianity Today (2000) There have not been many virtuoso performances since. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It's her vocal performance that makes this stand out. Times, Sunday Times (2015) I used to be a bit frozen and worried about my vocal performance, as if I hadn't learnt the language properly. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Both turn in creditable vocal performances on an expertly chosen bunch of classic songs. The Sun (2006) Translations: Chinese: 表演 Japanese: 実行 |
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