late a5c., "accomplishment" (of something), from perform + -ance. Meaning "a thing performed" is from 1590s; that of "action of performing a play, etc." is from 1610s; that of "a public entertainment" is from 1709. Performance art is attested from 1971.
雙語例句
1. At the highest executive levels earnings and performance aren't always correlated.
在最高管理層，收入與工作表現并不總是相關的。
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2. The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.
這款相機既堅固耐用，又有超凡的光學性能和快門速度。
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3. There is no provision for funding performance-related pay rises.
沒有為與業績掛鉤的加薪預作資金準備。
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4. The orchestra gave its first performance on Whit Monday.
樂團在周一的圣靈降臨節舉行了首場演出。
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5. Experts agreed that this was a truly sensational performance.