peripherals
US /pəˈrɪfərəl/
UK /pəˈrɪfərəl/
名词
1.
外围设备, 外部设备
a device that is connected to a computer but is not an essential part of it, such as a printer or scanner
示例:
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I need to buy some new computer peripherals, like a better mouse and keyboard.
我需要购买一些新的电脑外围设备，比如更好的鼠标和键盘。
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Printers, scanners, and external hard drives are common computer peripherals.
打印机、扫描仪和外置硬盘是常见的电脑外围设备。
2.
辅助部分, 次要部分
a secondary or auxiliary part of something
示例:
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While the main focus is on the core product, the peripherals like customer support and documentation are also important.
虽然主要关注核心产品，但客户支持和文档等辅助部分也很重要。
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The city's economy relies heavily on its main industries, with tourism acting as a valuable peripheral.
城市经济严重依赖其主要产业，旅游业作为重要的辅助部分。
形容词
周边的, 次要的
relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
示例:
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The city's peripheral areas are experiencing rapid growth.
城市的周边地区正在经历快速增长。
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He has only a peripheral interest in politics.
他对政治只有次要的兴趣。