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单词 peripheral
释义 pe·riph·er·al
I. \pəˈrif(ə)rəl\ adjective
also peri·pher·ic \|perə|ferik, pəˈrifər-\
Etymology: peripher- + -al or -ic
1. : of, relating to, or forming a periphery : originating in a periphery : marginal
 < rotary boiler … was run at various speeds up to a peripheral speed of 830 ft./sec. — G.G.Smith >
 < peripheral parking space >
 < peripheral wars >
 < rather peripheral criticisms of a fine book — Paul Pickrel >
 < security programs which are peripheral to the main business of democratic living — Sidney Hook >
 < such retarded cultures are often spoken of as peripheral whether their situation be on the edges or in the interiors of land masses — A.L.Kroeber >
2. : located away from a center or central portion : external; especially : located at or near the surface of the body
 < peripheral nerve endings >
3. : of, relating to, or involving the surface of the body
 < peripheral vascular disorders >
4. : of or relating to the peripheral field
 < peripheral acuity >
 < peripheral vision >
II. adjective
: auxiliary : supplementary
 < peripheral equipment >
also : of or relating to computer peripherals
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: peripheral, adjective
: a device connected to a computer to provide communication (as input and output) or auxiliary functions (as additional storage)
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