performative
US /pɚˈfɔːr.mə.t̬ɪv/
UK /pəˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/
形容詞
1.
施為性, 表述性
(of an utterance) able to effect a change in the world by its being uttered, as in 'I promise' or 'I do'
範例:
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The judge's declaration of 'guilty' is a performative utterance.
法官宣布“有罪”是一種施為性言語。
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When you say 'I promise', you are making a performative act.
當你說“我保證”時，你正在進行一種施為性行為。
2.
表演性, 做作的
done for show or to create an impression rather than for genuine reasons
範例:
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His apology felt very performative, lacking true sincerity.
他的道歉感覺非常表演性，缺乏真正的誠意。
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The politician's speech was criticized for being overly performative and not addressing real issues.
這位政治家的演講被批評為過於表演性，沒有解決實際問題。