| 单词 | alcove |
| 释义 | alcove (once / 2974 pages) n Chapels in churches are often alcoves. Picture one set off to the side with a vaulted ceiling, separated by pillars and a small railing. See that and you see an alcove, defined. If your bed is in an alcove in a studio apartment, it is in a recessed area of the room, separated by an arch or a half wall but not by a door. Think of an alcove as a sidecar to a room or even a cave. It's a separate smaller area that is still attached, but feels cozy because it is partially enclosed. WORD FAMILYalcove: alcoves USAGE EXAMPLESA few minutes later we were ushered into a little alcove. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) There they saw an alcove studio on the ground floor with a private fenced patio. New York Times(Dec 01, 2016) Now there’s a similar balcony overlooking the main dining room, and down a passageway, an area called the alcove, with a big round table. New York Times(Nov 29, 2016) n a small recess opening off a larger room Syn|Hypo|Hyper bay carrel, carrell, cubicle, stall small individual study area in a library niche, recess an enclosure that is set back or indented |
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