pigeonhole

A small open compartment in a desk or on shelves, used for sorting and storing letters, papers, or other items.

1. 1.

   One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.

   鸽舍或鸽笼中用于容纳鸽子的开放隔间之一。

2. 2.

   One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.

   桌子、架子等用于分类或存放信件、文件或其他物品的开放隔间之一。

3. 3.

   A compartment or cubicle in a room or other place, especially one which is (excessively) small.

   房间或其他地方的隔间或小隔间,尤其是过于狭小的。

4. 4.

   A small opening for looking or passing things through.

   用于观察或传递物品的小开口。

5. 5.

   A notional category or class into which someone or something is placed.

   将某人或某物置于的概念类别或类。

类别；分类；小隔间；狭小房间；鸽巢；鸽舍格；小窗口；小孔；鸽舍或鸽笼中用于容纳鸽子的开放隔间之一。

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