marginal
/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəl/ · /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6350 in the learning path
微小的；不重要的
Definitions
adj. very small in amount, effect, or importance
微小的；不重要的
adj. outside the main or central part of something
边缘的；非核心的
adj. only just good enough for a particular purpose
勉强合格的
Example
The new tyres made only a marginal difference.
新轮胎带来的变化微乎其微。
Despite substantial investment, the programme produced only marginal improvements in public transport reliability across the city.
尽管投入了大量资金，该项目对全市公共交通可靠性的改善仍十分有限。
Collocations
- marginal improvement
- marginal difference
- marginal role
Word family
- marginally (adv.)
- marginalise (v.)
- marginalisation (n.)
Synonyms
- slight
- minor
Antonyms
- significant
- substantial
Usage tip
表示变化时指幅度很小，不是完全没有变化。
FAQ
- What does marginal mean?
- very small in amount, effect, or importance outside the main or central part of something only just good enough for a particular purpose
- How is marginal pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəl/, US /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
