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letter box

/ˈletə bɒks/

翻译: 固定在墙上或建筑物入口处的长方形容器或投信口,用于接收来信。在英式英语中也可指用于寄信的公共邮筒。

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/ˈletə bɒks/A2formalbritish
  • zh固定在墙上或建筑物入口处的长方形容器或投信口,用于接收来信。在英式英语中也可指用于寄信的公共邮筒。

A rectangular container or slot, typically mounted on a wall or at the entrance of a building, used for receiving incoming mail. In British English, it can also refer to a public postbox for sending letters.

  1. Mail receptacleA2formal

    A container or slot for receiving incoming mail, typically located at a residence or business.

    zh信箱

    • The postman dropped the package through the letter box.
    • Please check the letter box for any bills.
    • Our letter box is full of advertisements.
  2. Public mailboxA2formalbritish

    A secure box in a public place where outgoing mail is deposited for collection by the postal service.

    zh邮筒

    • I posted the letter in the red letter box on the corner.
    • The letter box on High Street is emptied twice a day.
    • She dropped the envelope into the nearest letter box.