单词 | pigeon-hole |
释义 | pigeon-hole n any one of a set of small open boxes, esp in a desk, for keeping papers in, or fixed on a wall for messages, letters, etc (文件或信件的)分类格架. v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] 1 put (papers, etc) in a pigeon-hole (and ignore or forget them) 将(文件等)放进分类架中(置之不理或搁置) The scheme was pigeon-holed after a brief discussion. 那计画草议後就搁置一边了. 2 classify or categorize (sth) esp in a rigid manner 将(某事物)分类、 归档(尤指硬性地) She felt her son had been pigeon-holed as a problem child. 她认为自己的儿子硬被划入了有问题儿童之列. |
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