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pigeonholepi·geon·hole1 /ˈpɪdʒənhoʊl / noun [countable] one of a set of small boxes that are fastened on a wall and open at the front, used for putting letters, messages, etc. in; one of a similar set of boxes that are part of a desk, used for keeping papers, documents, etc. in(办公桌或墙上的)鸽笼式分类架,信件格,文件格◆If you can't come, leave a note in my pigeonhole.你如果不能来,就在我的信件格里留个便条。
pigeonholepi·geon·hole2 /ˈpɪdʒənhoʊl / verb [transitive] pigeonhole sb (as sth) to decide that someone belongs to a particular group or type without thinking deeply enough about it and considering what other qualities he / she might have将(某人)轻率分类;主观划分(某人)为◆People try to pigeonhole him as a rapper, but this album shows another side.人们总想把他归入说唱歌手之列,但这张专辑显示了他的另外一面。 |