英语词汇“recess”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

recess

释义

an alcove or niche

a recess lined with books

an indentation or cleft

a deep recess in the hill

(in pl) hidden, secret, or secluded places

the dark recesses of the mind

a suspension of usual business or activity, e.g. of a legislative body or law court, usu for a period of rest or relaxation

chiefly NAmer a break between school classes

[Latin recessus, past part. of recedere: see recede¹]

(usu in passive) to put or install (something) in a recess

recessed lighting

to make a recess in (e.g. a wall)

chiefly NAmer to interrupt (e.g. a meeting) for a recess

verb intrans

chiefly NAmer to take a break

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