peripheral

noun

UK/pəˈrɪf.ᵊr.ᵊl/
US/pəˈrɪf.ɚ.ᵊl/

Definitions of peripheral noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)computing(計算機)

    A device, such as a printer or scanner, that connects to a computer to add functionality.

    (電腦的)周邊設備(如印表機)

adjective

UK/pəˈrɪf.ᵊr.ᵊl/
US/pəˈrɪf.ɚ.ᵊl/

Definitions of peripheral adjective

  1. Of secondary importance; not as crucial as something else.

    次要的;附帶的;較不重要的

    • The meeting covered a lot of peripheral details unrelated to the main issue.

      會議涵蓋了許多與主要問題無關的次要細節。

    • His understanding of the situation is limited to some peripheral aspects.

      他對情況的理解僅限於一些次要方面。

    • These are just some peripheral concerns in the overall plan.

      這些只是整體計劃中的一些次要問題。

  2. Located on the edge or boundary of something.

    周邊的;邊緣的

    • I only saw him in my peripheral view.

      我只在餘光中看到了他。

    • We found a peaceful spot in the peripheral areas of the city.

      我們在城市周邊地區找到了一個安靜的地方。

    • They set up security monitoring around the peripheral of the lab.

      他們在實驗室的周圍設置了安全監控。