| 单词 | fringe |
| 释义 | fringe n. & v. --n 1. a an ornamental bordering of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists. b such a bordering made separately. c any border or edging. 2. a a portion of the front hair hanging over the forehead. b a natural border of hair etc. in an animal or plant. 3. an outer edge or margin; the outer limit of an area, population, etc. (often attrib. : fringe theatre). 4. a thing, part, or area of secondary or minor importance. 5. a a band of contrasting brightness or darkness produced by diffraction or interference of light. b a strip of false colour in an optical image. 6. US a fringe benefit. --vtr. 1. adorn or encircle with a fringe. 2. serve as a fringe to. Phrases and idioms fringe benefit an employee's benefit supplementing a money wage or salary. fringe medicine systems of treatment of disease etc. not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession. fringing reef a coral reef that fringes the shore. Derivatives fringeless adj. fringy adj. Etymology: ME & OF frenge ult. f. LL fimbria (earlier only in pl.) fibres, fringe |
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