non-performer
noun [ C ] (also nonperformer) uk/ˌnɒn.pəˈfɔː.mər/ us/ˌnɑːn.pɚˈfɔːr.mɚ/
(ENTERTAIN)
非表演者
a person who does not perform as an actor, singer, dancer, or musician
He was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer. 他以非表演者的身份被选入摇滚名人堂。
The award is open to musicians and also nonperformers who have had an influence on American music.
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- One member of the group left because her non-performer boyfriend objected to the content of the show.
- The songwriter and producer was honoured in the non-performer category.
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表现不佳者
someone or something that does not perform well
We try to sort out the good workers from the non-performers.
She thinks that I am a nonperformer who is only good at making excuses. 她认为我是一个只会找借口的无能之辈。
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- Headteachers should be able to fire nonperformers on their staff.
- I am surprised that anyone can praise this non-performer.