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Letter box
01
信箱, 信件投递口
a small opening in a door or wall through which mail is delivered to a building
Example
The mail carrier slipped the letters through the letter box with a swift motion.
She painted the letter box a bright red to make it stand out.
The letter box was so full that the mail began spilling out onto the porch.
02
信箱, 邮筒
a box usually found near someone's home, where postal workers drop off mail for the recipient to collect
Example
Tom installed a new lock on the letter box to prevent unauthorized access to his mail.
Emily found a small package in the letter box, surprised by the unexpected delivery.
Mary left a note for the postal carrier in the letter box, requesting that they hold her mail while she was on vacation.
03
信箱, 邮件箱
a box available to the public, with a slot where mail can be put for pickup by postal workers
Example
Mary dropped her outgoing mail into the letter box before heading to work, ensuring it would be collected for delivery.
Sarah walked to the corner to post her letter in the nearest letter box.
John noticed that the letter box was overflowing with mail, indicating that the postman had n't collected it yet.
04
信箱, 邮政信箱
a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called for
例子
The mail carrier slipped the letters through the letter box with a swift motion.
She painted the letter box a bright red to make it stand out.
The letter box was so full that the mail began spilling out onto the porch.
Every morning, he heard the faint clink of the letter box opening and closing.
I always look forward to checking the letter box for surprise mail.
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