Wordiyorecess
🇬🇧 UK/ri'ses/🇺🇸 US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A temporary break or pause in activity; a hollow or indented space set back from a surface.
休息，休会；凹处，壁龛
v.
To take a break from proceedings; to set something into a hollow space.
休会，暂停；使凹进
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.take a recess宣布休会
- 2.school recess课间休息
- 3.recess in the wall墙上的凹槽
- 4.congressional recess国会休会期
Example Sentences
- 1.
The judge called a recess so both sides could review the new evidence.
- 2.
Children rushed outside to play as soon as recess began.
- 3.
A small recess in the wall was used to display a decorative vase.