performative
US /pɚˈfɔːr.mə.t̬ɪv/
UK /pəˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/
形容词
1.
施为性, 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'
示例:
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The judge's declaration of 'guilty' is a performative utterance.
法官宣布“有罪”是一种施为性言语。
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When you say 'I promise', you are making a performative act.
当你说“我保证”时，你正在进行一种施为性行为。
2.
表演性, 做作的
done for show or to create an impression rather than for genuine reasons
示例:
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His apology felt very performative, lacking true sincerity.
他的道歉感觉非常表演性，缺乏真正的诚意。
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The politician's speech was criticized for being overly performative and not addressing real issues.
这位政治家的演讲被批评为过于表演性，没有解决实际问题。