peripheral

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Definitions

adj.

Located on or near the outer edge or boundary; of minor importance; not central.

周边的,外围的;次要的,不重要的

n.

An external device connected to a computer, such as a printer or keyboard.

外围设备,周边设备

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
peripherroot
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=peripheral

Common Collocations

  • 1.peripheral device外围设备
  • 2.peripheral vision周边视觉
  • 3.peripheral role次要角色

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Peripheral devices like printers and scanners connect to the main computer.

  • 2.

    Her peripheral vision allowed her to see the approaching threat without turning her head.

  • 3.

    Although peripheral to the main plot, the subplot added depth to the narrative.

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