| 单词 | pigeon-hole |
| 释义 | pigeon-hole also pigeonhole Word forms: pigeon-holes , pigeon-holing , pigeon-holed 1. countable noun A pigeon-hole is one of the sections in a frame on a wall where letters and messages can be left for someone, or one of the sections in a writing desk where you can keep documents. 2. verb To pigeon-hole someone or something means to decide that they belong to a particular class or category, often without considering all their qualities or characteristics. He felt they had pigeonholed him. [VERB noun] I don't want to be pigeonholed as a kids' presenter. [be VERB-ed + as] 3. countable noun If you put someone in a particular pigeon-hole, you decide that they belong in a particular category. Because I had an unusual accent people were not able to put me into a pigeon-hole. |
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