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1 (noun) in the sense of border

Definition

an ornamental edge of hanging threads, tassels, etc.

The jacket had leather fringes.

Synonyms

border

edging

the satin edging on the blanket

edge

binding

trimming

the lace trimming on her satin nightgown

hem

Cut a jagged edge along the hem to give a ragged look.

frill

net curtains with frills

tassel

flounce

a gown with a flounce round the hem

2 (noun) in the sense of edge

Definition

an outer edge

They lived together on the fringe of the campus.

Synonyms

edge

She was standing at the water's edge.

limits

border

Clifford is enjoying life north of the border.

margin

These islands are on the margins of human habitation.

march

marches

outskirts

perimeter

They walked round the perimeter of the stadium.

periphery

Geographically, the UK is on the periphery of Europe.

borderline

(modifier) in the sense of unofficial

Definition

(of theatre) unofficial or unconventional

numerous fringe meetings held during the conference

Synonyms

unofficial

alternative

radical

innovative

avant-garde

unconventional

unorthodox

(verb) in the sense of border

Definition

to decorate with a fringe

Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline.

Synonyms

border

white sand bordered by palm trees and tropical flowers

edge

a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow

surround

The church was surrounded by a rusted wrought-iron fence.

bound

the trees that bounded the car park

skirt

We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of the hill.

trim

jackets trimmed with crocheted flowers

enclose

The land was enclosed by an eight-foot wire fence.

flank

The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees.

单词	fringe
释义	Trends of fringe View usage for: fringe (frɪndʒ) Word forms: plural fringes 1. countable noun A fringe is hair which is cut so that it hangs over your forehead. [British]regional note: in AM, use bangs 2. countable noun A fringe is a decoration attached to clothes, or other objects such as curtains, consisting of a row of hanging strips or threads. The jacket had leather fringes. Synonyms: border, edging, edge, binding More Synonyms of fringe 3. countable noun [usu on the N of n] To be on the fringe or the fringes of a place means to be on the outside edge of it, or to be in one of the parts that are farthest from its centre. ...black townships located on the fringes of the city. [+ of] They lived together in a mixed household on the fringe of a campus. Synonyms: edge, limits, border, margin More Synonyms of fringe 4. countable noun [usually plural] The fringe or the fringes of an activity or organization are its less important, least typical, or most extreme parts, rather than its main and central part. The party remained on the fringe of the political scene until last year. [+ of] 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Fringe groups or events are less important or popular than other related groups or events. The monarchists are a small fringe group who quarrel fiercely among themselves. ...the numerous fringe meetings held during the party conference. More Synonyms of fringe fringe in British English (frɪndʒ) noun 1. an edging consisting of hanging threads, tassels, etc 2. a. an outer edge; periphery b. (as modifier) fringe dwellers a fringe area 3. (modifier) unofficial; not conventional in form fringe theatre 4. mainly British a section of the front hair cut short over the forehead 5. an ornamental border or margin 6. physics any of the light and dark or coloured bands produced by diffraction or interference of light verb (transitive) 7. to adorn or fit with a fringe or fringes 8. to be a fringe for fur fringes the satin Derived forms fringeless (ˈfringeless) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French frenge, ultimately from Latin fimbria fringe, border; see fimbria fringe in American English (frɪndʒ) noun 1. a border or trimming of cords or threads, hanging loose or tied in bunches 2. a. anything like this a fringe of hair b. an outer edge; border; margin at the fringes of the slums 3. a part considered to be peripheral, extreme, or minor in relation to the main part the lunatic fringe of a political party 4. US fringe benefit 5. Optics any of the light or dark bands resulting from the interference or diffraction of light verb transitiveWord forms: fringed or ˈfringing 6. to decorate with or as with fringe 7. to be a fringe for; line trees fringed the lawn adjective 8. at the outer edge or border a fringe area of television reception 9. US additional fringe costs 10. US less important; minor fringe industries Word origin ME frenge < OFr frenge, fringe < VL frimbia, metathesis of LL fimbria, a fringe, border < L fimbriae, shreds, fibers Examples of 'fringe' in a sentence fringe The shorter the overall hair length, the shorter the fringe. Times, Sunday Times (2016) She may suddenly cut in a fringe and then you'll be sorry. Times, Sunday Times (2017) She then signalled to a Tory conference fringe meeting she may be willing to launch a passport design competition. The Sun (2016) If some on the wilder fringes of society have their way, he will be lucky to survive until his inauguration in January. The Sun (2016) Much more campaigning will take place on the conference fringe. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The time she cut off her fringe the day before being a bridesmaid. Times, Sunday Times (2009) So is this man the saviour of fringe theatre? Times, Sunday Times (2008) The brute is seen in a blue hoodie and with a floppy hair fringe. The Sun (2010) That group then moves to the fringes of society. The Sun (2009) For parents food provides extra fringe benefits. Bethune, Helen Positive Parent Power (1991) The right fringe of the party sets the tone. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Or cut a fringe to hide behind. Times, Sunday Times (2009) She may not have time for fringe theatre. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Since then he has continued to explore the fringes of society with his camera. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Conduct a wage and fringe benefit survey if necessary. Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995) All jellyfish have stinging tentacles to catch food but these moon jellies have only a short fringe along their outer edge. The Sun (2009) Melbourne, as a fire reached the forested fringes of the city. Times, Sunday Times (2009) When your party was still just a ginger group on the fringes, it had little impact. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Often, the only thing that it takes to bring the fringe to the centre is exposure. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Still, by and large it is a fringe activity for most of us. Christianity Today (2000) The issue was one of the themes at the Times fringe meeting. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Such language represents an extreme fringe but the Government is concerned. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Her makeover also included a new hairstyle - a short fringe. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Design was a fringe activity, a luxury addition to the serious business of making money. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Tonight I am addressing a conference fringe meeting. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In the process, the Arctic has moved from the fringes to the centre stage of international relations. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) For 50 years the green belts have done a good job, but now much of the land on city fringes is suffering degradation. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Word lists with fringe America In other languages fringe British English: fringe /frɪndʒ/ NOUN hair* A fringe is hair which is cut so that it hangs over your forehead. American English: bangs hair Arabic: قُصَّة Brazilian Portuguese: franja Chinese: 边缘 Croatian: šiške Czech: ofina Danish: pandehår Dutch: pony European Spanish: flequillo Finnish: otsatukka French: frange German: Pony Frisur Greek: φράντζα Italian: frangia Japanese: 切下げ前髪 Korean: 가장자리 Norwegian: pannelugg Polish: grzywka European Portuguese: franja Romanian: breton Russian: челка Latin American Spanish: flequillo Swedish: lugg Thai: ผมหน้าม้า Turkish: kakül Ukrainian: чубчик Vietnamese: tóc mái British English: fringe NOUN clothes A fringe is a decoration attached to clothes, or other objects such as curtains, consisting of a row of hanging strips or threads. The jacket had leather fringes. American English: fringe Brazilian Portuguese: franja Chinese: 流苏 European Spanish: fleco French: frange German: Fransen Italian: frangia Japanese: ふさ飾り Korean: 술 장식 European Portuguese: franja Latin American Spanish: fleco British English: fringe NOUN place To be on the fringe or the fringes of a place means to be on the outside edge of it, or to be in one of the parts that are farthest from its center. ...black townships located on the fringes of the city. American English: fringe Brazilian Portuguese: franja Chinese: 边缘 European Spanish: periferia French: marge German: Rand Italian: margine Japanese: 周辺部 Korean: 주변 테두리 European Portuguese: franja Latin American Spanish: periferia British English: fringe ADJECTIVE Fringe groups or events are less important or popular than other related groups or events. The monarchists are a small fringe group who quarrel fiercely among themselves. American English: fringe Brazilian Portuguese: periférico Chinese: 边缘 European Spanish: alternativo French: marginal German: Rand- Italian: marginale Japanese: 非主流の Korean: 비주류의 European Portuguese: periférico Latin American Spanish: alternativo All related terms of 'fringe' fringe area an area on an outer edge or periphery fringe tree either of two ornamental oleaceous shrubs or small trees of the genus Chionanthus , of North America and China , having clusters of white narrow-petalled flowers fringe group a group that is on the periphery of a larger organization because its views are more extreme than the majority bullion fringe a thick gold or silver wire or fringed cord used as a trimming , as on military uniforms fringe benefit Fringe benefits are extra things that some people get from their job in addition to their salary , for example a car. fringe benefits an incidental or additional advantage , esp a benefit provided by an employer to supplement an employee's regular pay, such as a pension , company car, luncheon vouchers , etc fringe festival an unofficial , often unconventional , arts festival that is associated with another, larger festival fringe meeting a meeting that takes place during a convention and is attended only by people whose views are not central to the majority fringe theatre theatrical performance that is unconventional or otherwise distinct from the mainstream lunatic fringe If you refer to a group of people as the lunatic fringe , you mean that they are very extreme in their opinions or behaviour . Chinese translation of 'fringe' fringe (frɪndʒ) n (c) (Brit, = hair) 刘(劉)海 (liúhǎi) (个(個), gè) 美 = bangs (on shawl, lampshade) 流苏(蘇) (liúsū) (= edge) [of town, forest] 外围(圍) (wàiwéi) (fig) [of activity, organization] 次要部分 (cìyào bùfen) 1 (noun) in the sense of border Definition an ornamental edge of hanging threads, tassels, etc. The jacket had leather fringes. Synonyms border edging the satin edging on the blanket edge binding trimming the lace trimming on her satin nightgown hem Cut a jagged edge along the hem to give a ragged look. frill net curtains with frills tassel flounce a gown with a flounce round the hem 2 (noun) in the sense of edge Definition an outer edge They lived together on the fringe of the campus. Synonyms edge She was standing at the water's edge. limits border Clifford is enjoying life north of the border. margin These islands are on the margins of human habitation. march marches outskirts perimeter They walked round the perimeter of the stadium. periphery Geographically, the UK is on the periphery of Europe. borderline (modifier) in the sense of unofficial Definition (of theatre) unofficial or unconventional numerous fringe meetings held during the conference Synonyms unofficial alternative radical innovative avant-garde unconventional unorthodox (verb) in the sense of border Definition to decorate with a fringe Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline. Synonyms border white sand bordered by palm trees and tropical flowers edge a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow surround The church was surrounded by a rusted wrought-iron fence. bound the trees that bounded the car park skirt We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of the hill. trim jackets trimmed with crocheted flowers enclose The land was enclosed by an eight-foot wire fence. flank The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees. Additional synonyms in the sense of bound Definition to form a boundary of the trees that bounded the car park Synonyms surround, confine, enclose, terminate, encircle, circumscribe, hem in, demarcate, delimit in the sense of edging Definition anything placed along an edge for decoration the satin edging on the blanket Synonyms border, trimming, fringe, frill in the sense of enclose Definition to surround completely The land was enclosed by an eight-foot wire fence. Synonyms surround, cover, circle, bound, wrap, fence, pound, pen, hedge, confine, close in, encompass, wall in, encircle, encase, fence in, impound, circumscribe, hem in, shut in, environ Synonyms of 'fringe' fringe Explore 'fringe' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of trimming Definition an extra piece added to a garment for decoration the lace trimming on her satin nightgown Synonyms decoration, edging, border, piping, fringe, garnish, braid, frill, festoon, embellishment, adornment, ornamentation
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