peripheral
🇬🇧 UK/pә'rifәrәl/🇺🇸 US
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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-derivedperipherroot
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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.