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

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense recesses, present participle recessing, past tense, past participle 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 Congressis in recess.

Parliament returns to work today after its summer recess.

Synonyms: break, rest, holiday, closure More Synonyms of recess

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 More Synonyms of recess

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 More Synonyms of recess

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 More Synonyms of recess

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 troublinghim. [+ of]

Synonyms: depths More Synonyms of recess

单词	recess
释义	Trends of recess View usage for: recess (rɪses, riːses) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense recesses, present participle recessing, past tense, past participle 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 Congressis in recess. Parliament returns to work today after its summer recess. Synonyms: break, rest, holiday, closure More Synonyms of recess 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 More Synonyms of recess 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 More Synonyms of recess 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 More Synonyms of recess 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 troublinghim. [+ of] Synonyms: depths More Synonyms of recess recess in British English noun (rɪˈsɛs, ˈriːsɛs) 1. a space, such as a niche or alcove, set back or indented 2. (often plural) a secluded or secret place recesses of the mind 3. a cessation of business, such as the closure of Parliament during a vacation 4. anatomy a small cavity or depression in a bodily organ, part, or structure 5. US and Canadian a break between classes at a school verb (rɪˈsɛs) (transitive) 6. to place or set (something) in a recess 7. to build a recess or recesses in (a wall, building, etc) Word origin C16: from Latin recessus a retreat, from recēdere to recede recess in American English (ˈrisɛs; also, & for v. usually, rɪˈsɛs) noun 1. a receding or hollow place, as in a surface, wall, etc.; niche 2. a secluded, withdrawn, or inner place subterranean recesses, the recesses of the subconscious 3. a. a temporary withdrawal from or halting as of work, business, or study b. in elementary school, a scheduled period of relaxation or play, esp. outdoors 4. Anatomy a small cavity, hollow, indentation, etc. in an organ or part verb transitive 5. to place or set in a recess 6. to form a recess in 7. US to halt temporarily to recess a hearing verb intransitive US 8. to take a recess Word origin L recessus < pp. of recedere: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF COBUILD Collocations recess dark recesses summer recess Examples of 'recess' in a sentence recess It is not difficult to find such claims in the darker recesses of the internet. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Somewhere deep in the recesses of government there is an official whose job it is to decide. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Of reaching into the deepest recesses of your inner self and finding the iron will to continue. The Sun (2012) He pushed it back again deep into a recess in his mind. Len Deighton Bomber Have you journeyed to the springs of the sea or walked in the recesses of the deep? Christianity Today (2000) These people are now enjoying a long summer recess most of us can only dream of. The Sun (2012) How long a recess are they taking? The Sun (2009) Nobody really knows what goes on inside the inner recesses. Times, Sunday Times (2011) He delved into the inner recesses of his coat and at last his fingers closed around a small square object. Iain Gale Man of Honour (2007) Our brilliant researchers trawl the deep, dark recesses of news from across the globe. The Sun (2014) Instinct told me it formed the deepest, darkest recesses of the misogynistic capitalist system that is the beauty industry. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They may be aware of risks, but they are parked to the deepest recesses of the mind during action. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He added: 'In my view recesses are too long. The Sun (2011) It has made me quite aware of things I was probably trying to hide in the recesses of my mind. Times, Sunday Times (2010) As the news filtered into the deepest recesses of rural Britain, the rabbits held a party to end all parties. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We should recognise it as the noble jungle fowl that, in the deepest recesses of its genetic code, it still is. Times, Sunday Times (2007) By not looking to scour the deepest recesses of your fella's mind, you can remain in the moment and enjoy it. The Sun (2013) A detailed, workmanlike production, just not one that burrows into the darkest recesses of the heart. Times, Sunday Times (2012) 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) In other languages recess British English: recess 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. American English: recess Brazilian Portuguese: recesso Chinese: 休息会议、法庭或政府等官方机构的 European Spanish: receso French: pause German: Pause Italian: sospensione Japanese: 休憩 Korean: 휴식 European Portuguese: recesso Latin American Spanish: receso British English: recess VERB When formal meetings or court cases recess, they stop temporarily. The hearings have now recessed for dinner. American English: recess Brazilian Portuguese: fazer um recesso Chinese: 暂时休会/庭 European Spanish: hacer un receso French: s'interrompre German: pausieren Italian: essere sospeso Japanese: 休会する Korean: 휴회 European Portuguese: fazer um recesso Latin American Spanish: hacer un receso 1 (noun) in the sense of break Definition a holiday between sessions of work Parliament returns to work today after its summer recess. Synonyms break They are currently taking a short break in Spain. rest He took a rest from teaching. holiday I've just come back from a holiday in the United States. closure interval During the interval, wine was served. vacation During the vacation I visited Costa Rica. respite I rang home during a brief respite at work. intermission Drinks were served during the intermission. cessation of business schoolie (Australian) 2 (noun) in the sense of alcove Definition a space, such as an alcove, set back in a wall a discreet recess next to a fireplace Synonyms alcove There were bookshelves in the alcove beside the fire. corner She hid it away in a corner of her room. bay Hundreds of rolls of fabric were stacked in the loading bay. depression an area pockmarked by rainfilled depressions hollow where water gathers in a hollow and forms a pond niche There was a niche in the rock where the path ended. cavity nook We found a seat in a little nook and had some lunch. oriel indentation With a knife make slight indentations around the pastry. 3 (noun) in the sense of depths Definition secret hidden places He emerged from the dark recesses of the garage. Synonyms depths reaches heart retreats bowels innards (informal) secret places innermost parts penetralia 4 (noun) in the sense of depths the inner recesses of the soul Synonyms depths (verb) in the sense of adjourn The hearings have now recessed for dinner. Synonyms adjourn The proceedings have been adjourned until next week. break They broke for lunch. stop I think she really would have liked to stop everything right there. take a break take a recess suspend proceedings Additional synonyms in the sense of bay Definition a recess in a wall Hundreds of rolls of fabric were stacked in the loading bay. Synonyms recess, opening, corner, niche, compartment, nook, alcove, embrasure in the sense of corner Definition any secluded or private place She hid it away in a corner of her room. Synonyms space, hole, niche, recess, cavity, hideaway, nook, cranny, hide-out, hidey-hole (informal) in the sense of depression Definition a sunken place an area pockmarked by rainfilled depressions Synonyms hollow, pit, dip, bowl, valley, sink, impression, dent, sag, cavity, excavation, indentation, dimple, concavity Nearby words of recess receptacle reception receptive recess recession recharge recherché Synonyms of 'recess' recess Explore 'recess' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of holiday Definition a period of time spent away from home for enjoyment and relaxation I've just come back from a holiday in the United States. Synonyms vacation, leave, break, time off, recess, away day, schoolie (Australian), accumulated day off or ADO (Australian), staycation or stacation (informal) in the sense of hollow Definition a cavity or space in something where water gathers in a hollow and forms a pond Synonyms cavity, cup, hole, bowl, depression, pit, cave, den, basin, dent, crater, trough, cavern, excavation, indentation, dimple, concavity in the sense of indentation Definition a hollow, notch, or cut, as on an edge or on a coastline With a knife make slight indentations around the pastry. Synonyms notch, cut, nick, depression, pit, dip, bash (informal), hollow, dent, jag, dimple in the sense of intermission Definition an interval between parts of a play, film, etc. Drinks were served during the intermission. Synonyms interval, break, pause, stop, rest, suspension, recess, interruption, respite, lull, stoppage, interlude, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, entr'acte in the sense of interval Definition a short period between parts of a play, concert, etc. During the interval, wine was served. Synonyms break, interlude, intermission, rest, gap, pause, respite, lull, entr'acte in the sense of niche Definition a recess in a wall for a statue or ornament There was a niche in the rock where the path ended. Synonyms recess, opening, corner, hollow, nook, alcove in the sense of nook Definition a corner or recess We found a seat in a little nook and had some lunch. Synonyms niche, corner, recess, cavity, crevice, alcove, cranny, inglenook (British), cubbyhole, opening, hide-out in the sense of respite Definition an interval of rest I rang home during a brief respite at work. Synonyms pause, break, rest, relief, halt, interval, relaxation, recess, interruption, lull, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, breather (informal), hiatus, intermission in the sense of rest Definition a pause or interval He took a rest from teaching. Synonyms pause, break, breather (informal), time off, stop, holiday, halt, interval, vacation, respite, lull, interlude, cessation, breathing space (informal), intermission in the sense of stop Definition to prevent the continuance or completion of (something) I think she really would have liked to stop everything right there. Synonyms prevent, suspend, cut short, close, break, check, bar, arrest, silence, frustrate, axe (informal), interrupt, restrain, hold back, intercept, hinder, repress, impede, rein in, forestall, nip (something) in the bud Seevisit
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