peripherals
US /pəˈrɪfərəl/
UK /pəˈrɪfərəl/
名詞
1.
外圍設備, 外部設備
a device that is connected to a computer but is not an essential part of it, such as a printer or scanner
範例:
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I need to buy some new computer peripherals, like a better mouse and keyboard.
我需要購買一些新的電腦外圍設備，比如更好的滑鼠和鍵盤。
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Printers, scanners, and external hard drives are common computer peripherals.
印表機、掃描器和外接硬碟是常見的電腦外圍設備。
2.
輔助部分, 次要部分
a secondary or auxiliary part of something
範例:
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While the main focus is on the core product, the peripherals like customer support and documentation are also important.
雖然主要關注核心產品，但客戶支持和文檔等輔助部分也很重要。
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The city's economy relies heavily on its main industries, with tourism acting as a valuable peripheral.
城市經濟嚴重依賴其主要產業，旅遊業作為重要的輔助部分。
形容詞
周邊的, 次要的
relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
範例:
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The city's peripheral areas are experiencing rapid growth.
城市的周邊地區正在經歷快速增長。
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He has only a peripheral interest in politics.
他對政治只有次要的興趣。