| 单词 | recess |
| 释义 | recess (rɪses , riːses ) Word forms: recesses , recessing , recessed 1. countable noun [oft in NOUN] A recess is a break between the periods of work of an official body such as a committee, a court of law, or a government. The conference broke for a recess. Some in Congress are concerned the war option could be adopted in November when Congress is in recess. Parliament returns to work today after its summer recess. Synonyms: break, rest, holiday, closure 2. verb When formal meetings or court cases recess, they stop temporarily. [formal] The hearings have now recessed for dinner. [VERB + for] Before the trial recessed today, the lawyer read her opening statement. [VERB] Synonyms: adjourn, break, stop, take a break 3. countable noun In a room, a recess is part of a wall which is built further back than the rest of the wall. Recesses are often used as a place to put furniture such as shelves. ...a discreet recess next to a fireplace. Synonyms: alcove, corner, bay, depression 4. countable noun [usually plural] The recesses of something or somewhere are the parts of it which are hard to see because light does not reach them or they are hidden from view. He emerged from the dark recesses of the garage. [+ of] From the recesses of his coat Richard produced a bottle of champagne. Synonyms: depths, reaches, heart, retreats 5. countable noun [usually plural] If you refer to the recesses of someone's mind or soul, you are referring to thoughts or feelings they have which are hidden or difficult to describe. ...the inner recesses of the soul. There was something in the darker recesses of his unconscious that was troubling him. [+ of] Synonyms: depths Collocations: brief recess When he failed to arrive, the judge called a brief recess and told the defence team that he must appear. Times, Sunday Times It was an hour and forty minutes before he suggested a brief recess. Times, Sunday Times But after a brief recess the court moved on and the man's story was never heard. Times, Sunday Times After a brief recess, the press successfully challenged an application by lawyers to prevent the publication of the defendants' addresses. Times, Sunday Times After a brief recess, the jury returned with the predictable guilty verdict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has a way with an airy, upbeat tune but his lyrics can venture into the deep, dark recesses of the human soul. The Sun (2008) That began a painful journey into the dark recesses of my soul, a probing beneath my smooth exterior. Christianity Today (2000) Our brilliant researchers trawl the deep, dark recesses of news from across the globe. The Sun (2014) It reopened in 1902 and apart for a short recess was open until 1951. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a short recess, the trial resumed, and the jury convicted the defendant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Milk and snacks are served during the short recess. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The attorneys approached the bench for a hushed conversation followed by a short recess. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But she worked through the summer recess and I don't think she's done herself any harm. The Sun (2012) The summer recess is the obvious time for the public hustings and postal ballot of party members. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We have attended meetings over the summer recess with broadcasters who are interested. The Sun (2009) Translations: Chinese: 休息会议、法庭或政府等官方机构的, 暂时休会/庭 Japanese: 休憩, 休会する |
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