periphery
US /pəˈrɪf.ɚ.i/
UK /pəˈrɪf.ər.i/
名词
1.
边缘, 外围, 周边
the outer limits or edge of an area or object
示例:
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The city's industrial zone is located on its periphery.
城市的工业区位于其边缘。
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He saw the movement out of the corner of his eye, on the periphery of his vision.
他用眼角余光看到了那个动作，在视线的边缘。
2.
次要位置, 边缘地位
a secondary or subordinate position
示例:
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She felt she was always on the periphery of the group, never fully included.
她觉得自己总是在群体的边缘，从未完全融入。
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The discussion focused on the main issues, leaving minor points to the periphery.
讨论集中在主要问题上，将次要点置于次要位置。