"periphery" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 外围
• 边缘

Definition

某物的外缘、边界或周边区域。可以指一个地方的物理边界，也可以指不在核心活动中的群体。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于书面语和正式场合，常与‘的外围’或‘城市外围’连用。比喻上，指不在核心的群体或个人。不是指分界线，而是指边缘区域。

Examples

A fence runs along the periphery of the property.

篱笆沿着房产的**外围**延伸。

The town is located on the periphery of the city.

小镇位于城市的**边缘**。

Lights were placed around the periphery of the field.

灯光布置在田地的**外围**。

Many artists feel they work at the periphery of the mainstream art world.

许多艺术家觉得自己在主流艺术界的**边缘**创作。

Small businesses often operate on the periphery of the market.

小企业往往在市场的**边缘**运营。

He stood at the periphery of the crowd, not wanting to be noticed.

他站在人群的**边缘**，不想被注意到。