marginal
US /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/
UK /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/
形容詞
1.
邊緣的, 末端的
relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something
範例:
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There was a marginal note in the book.
書上有一處邊緣註釋。
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The village is located in a marginal area near the forest.
這個村莊位於森林附近的一個邊緣地區。
2.
微不足道的, 次要的
of secondary importance; not central or fundamental
範例:
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His contribution was marginal to the success of the project.
他的貢獻對專案的成功來說是微不足道的。
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The issue was considered of marginal importance.
這個問題被認為是次要的。
3.
勉強及格的, 微薄的
not quite reaching a specified level or standard
範例:
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His performance was marginal, just enough to pass.
他的表現是勉強及格的，剛好夠通過。
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The company made only a marginal profit last quarter.
該公司上季度僅獲得微薄利潤。
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