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. 这是对10月份的一个小小的改进。

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. 无足轻重的

The tribunals were established for the well-integrated members of society and not for marginal individuals. 这个特别法庭是为社会中的主流人群设立的，而不是为了无足轻重的小人物。

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. 边际的[商业]

The analysts applaud the cuts in marginal businesses, but insist the company must make deeper sacrifices. 分析家们赞同对边际业务的削减，但坚持认为公司必须作出更大牺牲。