表演biǎoyǎn 1.戏剧、舞蹈、杂技等演出;把情节或技艺表现出来{perform an opera, dance, acrobatics, etc.; act; play; perform a plot or display skills}: 化装～{fancy dress show}|～体操。{perform gymnastics} 2.做示范性的动作{make demonstrations; demonstrate}: ～新操作法。{demonstrate a new technique of operation}