1、patient

a、患者；病人

The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances.

病人越早接受治療，康復的可能性就越大。

She was tough but wonderful with her patients.

她很嚴厲，但對患者卻很好。

b、能忍耐的；有耐心的

Please be patient — your cheque will arrive.

請耐心點——你的支票會來的。

He was endlessly kind and patient with children.

他對孩子們總是非常好，很有耐心。

2、perform

a、做，執行，履行（尤指復雜的任務或行動）

We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness or courage...

我們正在尋找那些見義勇為、樂于助人、勇氣可嘉的人，年齡不限。

His council had had to perform miracles on a tiny budget.

他的委員會不得不以極少的預算去創造奇跡。

b、起…作用；有…功能

A complex engine has many separate components, each performing a different function.

一個復雜發動機有很多獨立零部件，每個零部件具有不同作用。

c、演出；表演；演奏

Gardiner has pursued relentlessly high standards in performing classical music...

加德納一直不懈地追求古典音樂演奏的高水準。

This play was first performed in 411 BC.

該劇于公元前411年首演。

d、（人）表現良好/很差；（事物）運轉良好/糟糕

He had not performed well in his exams.

他考試沒考好。

England performed so well against France at Wembley.

在溫布利球場上，英格蘭隊表現出色，擊敗了法國隊。