peripherally

• 副词，表示“在外围”或“在边缘、周边”，用于技术、医学和解剖语境，指发生在系统、器官或视野的周边部位；也可引申表示次要地、附带地或不重要地。

An adverb meaning "in a peripheral manner" or "on the outer edge or boundary." It is used in technical, medical, and anatomical contexts to describe something occurring at the periphery of a system, organ, or field of vision, as well as figuratively to indicate secondary or marginal involvement.

1. In a secondary or minor wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not central or essential; relating to the outer edge or surface.

   次要地

   • The issue was only peripherally related to the main discussion.
   • He was only peripherally involved in the project.
   • The topic was addressed peripherally in the report.

   同义词externallyincidentallymarginallysecondarilyslightlysuperficiallytangentially

   反义词centrallyessentiallymainlyprimarily

2. In relation to the outer edgeC1formal

   In a way that relates to the outer boundary or edge of something.

   边缘地

   • The damage was only peripherally visible on the outer casing.
   • The device scans peripherally to detect movement.
   • The city's suburbs are peripherally located relative to the downtown core.

   同义词externallymarginally

   反义词centrallyinternally