Word · Frequency #11648
performing
/pəˈfɒːmiŋ/
adjective
表演的；履行的
relating to or engaged in a performance
常用于表演艺术或履行职责
表演的；履行的
In use
The actor is performing a dramatic monologue on stage.
The system is performing a security check on all files.
She has been performing these experiments for months.
perform something (及物动词)
后接表演、任务等名词作宾语。
She is performing a dance.
她正在表演一支舞蹈。
perform + adverb (不及物动词加副词)
副词说明执行的方式或效果。
The machine is performing perfectly.
这台机器运转完美。
performing + noun (形容词作定语)
修饰名词，表示与表演相关的。
He studies performing arts.
他学习表演艺术。
Common mistakes
I like his performing.I like his performance.
中文中'表演'是名词，英语中表示'表演'的名词是performance，而performing是动词的-ing形式，不能直接用作名词。
He performing now.He is performing now.
英语中进行时态必须使用be动词（am/is/are）加上动词的-ing形式，不能省略be动词。
Connections
Confusing words
- performance
- 表演，表现 · 词性不同：performing是动词的现在分词，强调动作；performance是名词，强调结果或事件。
- performer
- 表演者 · 词性不同：performing是动词形式，指动作；performer是名词，指执行动作的人。
Word family
- performings
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
动词时常用作及物或不及物；形容词常用作定语或表语
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