marginal

1. ADJ If you describe something as marginal, you mean that it is small or not very important. 微小的

This is a marginal improvement on October. 這是對10月份的一個小小的改進。

2. ADJ If you describe people as marginal, you mean that they are not involved in the main events or developments in society because they are poor or have no power. 無足輕重的

The tribunals were established for the well-integrated members of society and not for marginal individuals. 這個特別法庭是爲社會中的主流人群設立的，而不是爲了無足輕重的小人物。

3. ADJ Marginal activities, costs, or taxes are not the main part of a business or an economic system, but often make the difference between its success or failure, and are therefore important to control. 邊際的[商業]

The analysts applaud the cuts in marginal businesses, but insist the company must make deeper sacrifices. 分析家們贊同對邊際業務的削減，但堅持認爲公司必須作出更大犧牲。