1、perform
做,执行,履行(尤指复杂的任务或行动)
We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness or courage.
我们正在寻找那些见义勇为、乐于助人、勇气可嘉的人,年龄不限。
His council had had to perform miracles on a tiny budget.
他的委员会不得不以极少的预算去创造奇迹。
演出;表演;演奏
Gardiner has pursued relentlessly high standards in performing classical music.
加德纳一直不懈地追求古典音乐演奏的高水准。
This play was first performed in 411 BC.
该剧于公元前411年首演。
(人)表现良好/很差;(事物)运转良好/糟糕
He had not performed well in his exams.
他考试没考好。
England performed so well against France at Wembley.
在温布利球场上,英格兰队表现出色,击败了法国队。
2、mess up
搞砸;弄糟
When politicians mess things up, it is the people who pay the price.
政客们把事情搞砸的时候,埋单的是老百姓。
He had messed up one career.
他把一份工作弄砸了。
弄脏;弄乱
I hope they haven't messed up your video tapes.
我希望他们没把您的录像带弄乱。
干扰;搅乱;使不得安宁
That really messed them up, especially the boys.
那件事真把他们搅得天翻地覆,男孩子们尤受其害。