Letter box
01
信箱, 邮箱
a small opening in a door or wall through which mail is delivered to a building
Dialect
British
British
例子
I always look forward to checking the letter box for surprise mail.
我总是期待着检查信箱以获取惊喜邮件。
The mail carrier slipped the letters through the letter box with a swift motion.
邮递员以迅速的动作将信件从信箱中滑入。
02
信箱, 邮箱
a box usually found near someone's home, where postal workers drop off mail for the recipient to collect
DialectBritish
British
例子
Tom checked the letter box daily, eagerly awaiting news from his family abroad.
汤姆每天检查信箱，急切地等待着海外家人的消息。
Emily found a small package in the letter box, surprised by the unexpected delivery.
艾米丽在信箱里发现了一个小包裹，对这意外的投递感到惊讶。
03
信箱, 邮筒
a box available to the public, with a slot where mail can be put for pickup by postal workers
DialectBritish
British例子
Sarah walked to the corner to post her letter in the nearest letter box.
莎拉走到拐角处，把她的信投进了最近的信箱。
John noticed that the letter box was overflowing with mail, indicating that the postman had n't collected it yet.
约翰注意到信箱里堆满了邮件，这表明邮递员还没有来取。
04
信箱, 邮政信箱
a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called for
