performer
UK/pә'fɒ:mә/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.
表演者；演员；音乐人
n.
A person, organization, or thing that performs at a particular level, especially in business or sport.
执行者；表现优异的人/物
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedperformroot
+
-erone who does, agent
=performer
perform + -er (agent) = one who performs. Covers both stage entertainers and business/sports «high performers.»
Common Collocations
- 1.top performer顶尖表现者
- 2.star performer明星表演者
- 3.live performer现场演员
- 4.high performer高绩效员工
Example Sentences
- 1.
The street performer drew a large crowd.
- 2.
She is one of the top performers in the company.
- 3.
Star performers often command higher salaries.