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peripheral

/pɚˈɪfɚəl/

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1 · adjective

not central or of primary importance

次要的；边缘的

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The committee set aside peripheral issues to focus on the budget.
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委员会暂时搁置次要问题，集中讨论预算。
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Pronunciation: /pɚˈɪfɚəl/

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