marginal

• 描述某事物不重要、微不足道，或处于界限、边缘或正常范围之外。

Describes something that is small, insignificant, or on the edge of a limit or standard.

1. Small or insignificantB2formal

   Very small in amount or effect; not important.

   微不足道的

   • The change in temperature was marginal.
   • There was only a marginal improvement in sales.
   • The cost increase was marginal and did not affect the budget.

   同义词inconsiderableinsignificantmeagerminimalminornegligiblepaltryslightsmalltrivial

   反义词bigcentralchiefconsiderablecorecrucialdominantenormousessentialgreathugeimportantkeylargemainmajormarkednotableprimaryprincipalprominentpronouncedsignificantsizablesubstantialvital

2. On the edge or peripheryB2formal

   Relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something.

   边缘的

   • The plant grows in marginal areas near the desert.
   • Marginal communities often lack access to basic services.
   • The land is marginal for farming due to poor soil.

   同义词borderlinefringeouterperipheral

   反义词centralcoreinterior

3. Barely acceptableC1formal

   Only just good enough to be accepted or allowed.

   勉强可接受的

   • His performance was marginal, so he barely passed the exam.
   • The product received marginal approval from the safety board.
   • The candidate's qualifications were marginal for the position.

   同义词borderlinepassable

   反义词acceptableadequatesatisfactorysufficient