periphery
noun
UK/pəˈrɪf.ᵊr.i/
US/pəˈrɪf.ɚ.i/
Definitions of periphery noun
- Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
The outer boundary or edge of a particular area.
边缘；周边；外围
The periphery of the city is experiencing rapid expansion.
这座城市的边缘正在迅速扩展。
We discovered rare plants on the periphery of the lake.
我们在湖的周边发现了稀有植物。
The new shopping center is located on the periphery of the town.
新的购物中心位于城镇的外围。
- Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
The less important or secondary aspect of a group or activity.
次要部分；边缘地位
He felt like he was always kept on the periphery of the team.
他感觉自己总是处在团队的边缘。
The less important parts of the plan will be addressed at a later stage.
计划的次要部分将在稍后阶段处理。
Many new employees feel marginalized at meetings and kept on the periphery.
许多新员工在会议中感到被边缘化，处于外围。