杰出的表演者

He had a way of interpreting a lyric, even as a very young boy,

他从年纪很小时就很懂得诠释歌词

that made you believe the song.

让你相信歌中的内容

He knew how to perform.

他很善于表演

This was, l think, something that Berry Gordy really liked about Michael

我想这也是贝瑞·戈迪很欣赏迈克尔的一点

because, not only was he a great vocal talent,

因为他不光是有副好嗓子

but he was a great performer.

他还是个杰出的表演者

Watching him, as a kid, be so comfortable performing

看他年纪小小就能在台上神态自若

probably helped me become a better performer, actually.

或许帮助我也成为一个更好的表演者

His voice was nearly as high as stevie Wonder's.

他的声线几乎与史提夫·汪达一样高

l met stevie when he was eight years old

我认识史提夫时他也才八岁

and l said, 'Here's another little youngster who's far beyond his age, talent-wise,

我说 又一个拥有超龄表演天份的小子

'but able to sing adult songs in perfect-pitched voices,

可以一音不差地演唱大人的歌曲

'real high voices that hadn't changed yet. '

高亢而还未变嗓的声音

重点讲解

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。

起…作用；有…功能

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

一个复杂发动机有很多独立零部件，每个零部件具有不同作用。

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、comfortable

(家具、衣服等)让人舒服的，舒适的

a comfortable fireside chair.

舒适的炉边座椅

Trainers are so comfortable to wear.

便鞋穿着特别舒服。

(建筑物或房间)令人放松的，安逸的，舒适的

A home should be comfortable and friendly.

家应该让人觉得舒服、亲切。

somewhere warm and comfortable.

某个温暖舒服的地方

(人)愉快放松的，舒服的

Lie down on your bed and make yourself comfortable.

躺在床上，身体放松。

She tried to maneuver her body into a more comfortable position.

她试着把身子挪了挪，换了一个较为舒服的姿势。