pigeonholes

to place someone or something into a category or class, especially in a way that makes unjustified or restrictive assumptions; to label

1. 1.

   To construct pigeonholes (noun sense 1 or 3.1) in (a place); also, to subdivide (a place) into pigeonholes.

   在某地建造鸽舍(名词义1或3.1)；也指将某地细分为鸽舍。

2. 2.

   To put (letters, papers, or other items) into pigeonholes or small compartments; also, to arrange or sort (items) by putting into pigeonholes.

   将信件、文件或其他物品放入鸽舍或小隔间；也指通过放入鸽舍来整理或分类物品。

3. 3.

   To arrange (items) for future reference or use.

   安排物品以备将来参考或使用。

4. 4.

   To put aside (advice, a proposal, or other matter) for future consideration instead of acting on it immediately; to shelve.

   将建议、提案或其他事项搁置以备将来考虑,而不是立即处理；搁置。

5. 5.

   To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.

   将某人或某物置于概念类别或类中,尤其是以不合理的假设或限制性方式；分类,归类,贴标签。

搁置；暂缓考虑；把……放入分类格；分格存放；归档；整理备用；给……建分类格；把……分成小格；在某地建造鸽舍(名词义1或3.1)；也指将某地细分为鸽舍。

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