pigeonhole
US /ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
UK /ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
名詞
1.
文件格, 分類格
a small open compartment in a desk, cabinet, or wall, used for filing or sorting letters or papers
範例:
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He sorted the mail into the correct pigeonholes.
他把郵件分揀到正確的文件格裡。
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Each student has their own pigeonhole for messages.
每個學生都有自己的文件格來接收信息。
動詞
1.
歸類, 限制
assign to a restricted category or to a particular place or role, especially in a way that is too rigid or narrow
範例:
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It's unfair to pigeonhole him as just a comedian; he's a talented actor too.
把他歸類為僅僅是喜劇演員是不公平的；他也是一位有才華的演員。
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The new policy aims to avoid pigeonholing employees into narrow roles.
新政策旨在避免將員工歸類到狹隘的角色中。
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