Definitions
n. the outer edge of a place or group
边缘；外围
n. hair cut to hang over the forehead
刘海
n. hanging threads used to decorate the edge of fabric
流苏；穗边
Example
Their cottage stands on the fringe of the forest.
他们的小屋位于森林边缘。
Affordable housing on the urban fringe often leaves residents dependent on cars for their daily journeys.
城市外围的经济适用住房往往使居民的日常出行依赖汽车。
Collocations
- urban fringe
- on the fringes of society
- cut a fringe
- a fringe of trees
Word family
- fringed (adj.)
Synonyms
- edge
- margin
Antonyms
- centre
Usage tip
“刘海”英式用fringe，美式通常用bangs。
FAQ
- What does fringe mean?
- the outer edge of a place or group hair cut to hang over the forehead hanging threads used to decorate the edge of fabric
- How is fringe pronounced?
- UK /frɪndʒ/, US /frɪndʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
