periphery
UK [pə'rɪf.ər.i] US [-'rɪf.ɚ-] noun countable usually singular
■the outer edge of an area 周边，边缘，外围•Houses have been built on the periphery of the factory site.厂址的周边地区盖起了房子。 •The ring road runs around the periphery of the city centre.环状道路把市中心的周边地带连接起来。 ■the less important part of a group or activity （某一团体或活动的）次要部分，边缘•Many women feel they are being kept on the periphery of the armed forces.许多女性感到她们在武装部队中被边缘化了。 |