s. relatively far from a center or middle
a. 在外的, 边远的, 偏僻的, 题外的
1. The outlying areas of the city are often less developed than the center.
城市的边缘地区通常比中心区域发展得更少。
2. Many outlying villages have their own unique traditions and cultures.
许多偏远村庄都有自己独特的传统和文化。
3. The research team studied the outlying regions to understand their biodiversity.
研究小组研究了边缘地区以了解它们的生物多样性。