peripheral
/pəˈrɪfərəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6624 in the learning path
次要的；非核心的
Definitions
adj. Not central to the main issue or activity.
次要的；非核心的
adj. Situated away from the centre, towards the outer edge.
外围的；末梢的
n. A device connected to a computer for additional functions.
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Example
The paint colour is peripheral to our kitchen repairs.
油漆颜色在我们的厨房维修中是次要问题。
Funding debates should not allow peripheral issues to distract attention from the central goal of improving education.
资金讨论不应让次要问题分散人们对改善教育这一核心目标的关注。
Collocations
- peripheral issue
- peripheral vision
- peripheral nerves
- peripheral device
Word family
- periphery (n.)
- peripherally (adv.)
Synonyms
- marginal
- secondary
Antonyms
- central
Usage tip
peripheral to表示对……而言次要或非核心。
FAQ
- What does peripheral mean?
- Not central to the main issue or activity. Situated away from the centre, towards the outer edge. A device connected to a computer for additional functions.
- How is peripheral pronounced?
- UK /pəˈrɪfərəl/, US /pəˈrɪfərəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
