
fringe
词源
源自中古英语frenge,来自古法语frange,最终源自拉丁语fimbria(意为边缘、流苏)。
noun
❶ 指物体边缘的装饰性流苏或穗子,常用于窗帘、围巾等物品的装饰部分。
“The tablecloth has a beautiful fringe along the edges.”
(这块桌布边缘有漂亮的流苏装饰。)
“She wore a scarf with long fringes.”
(她戴了一条带长流苏的围巾。)
❶ 指某事物的外围部分或次要区域,常用来形容非主流或边缘化的事物。
“They live on the fringe of the city where rents are cheaper.”
(他们住在城市边缘租金较便宜的地方。)
“The theory was considered fringe science for many years.”
(这个理论多年来被视为边缘科学。)
verb
❶ 用流苏装饰某物的边缘,或指某物沿着边缘分布。
“The artisan fringed the leather purse with delicate threads.”
(工匠用精致的线给皮包边缘加上流苏。)
“Palm trees fringed the tropical beach.”
(棕榈树沿着热带海滩边缘生长。)
常见短语
fringe benefits — 指工资以外的额外福利,如医疗保险、公司配车等员工福利。
“The job offers good salary and attractive fringe benefits.”
(这份工作提供优厚的薪水和诱人的附加福利。)
on the fringe — 形容处于某个群体或活动的边缘位置,不完全属于主流部分。
“He's always been on the fringe of the art community.”
(他一直处于艺术圈的边缘位置。)