performance

act, action, deed, operation, performance

这些名词均含“行为、行动”之意。
act: 一般指具体的、短暂的或个别的行为，强调行为的完成及其效果。
action: 普通用词，着重行动的过程。
deed: 较庄重用词，除泛指各种行为外，还可用于指某种高尚或伟大的行为，故常译作“功绩，业绩”。
operation: 多指一连串行动或行为的完成方式。
performance: 主要指行动的方式方法。

名词 performance:

1. a dramatic or musical entertainment
   同义词：public presentation
2. the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
   同义词：execution, carrying out, carrying into action
3. the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
4. process or manner of functioning or operating
   同义词：operation, functioning
5. any recognized accomplishment

1. 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。
2. The novel is considered a brilliant performance.
   这部小说被认为是出色的佳作。
3. The car's performance on corners needs to be improved.
   这辆车在转弯时的性能还需要改进。