recess

Các nghĩa

1. chỗ lõm, hốc

   A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.

   countable

   Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space.

2. hốc tường, góc tường

   A small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest; a niche.

   countable · uncountable

   My uncle now clambered on top of the half score of mattresses which form a French bed, and which stood in a deep recess; […]

3. khu vệ sinh (trong tù)

   The place in a prison where the communal lavatories are located.

   countable · plural-normally · slang · uncountable

4. nơi sâu kín, chốn thầm kín

   A hidden, innermost, or inaccessible place or part of a place.

   countable

   [I]n the recesses of the palace her mysterious figure was at once invisible and omnipresent.

5. tình huống kín đáo, xa lánh

   An obscure, remote, or secret situation.

   countable · figuratively · plural-normally · uncountable

   the difficulties and recesses of science

6. sự tạm ngừng, giờ giải lao

   A temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.

   countable

   Spring recess offers a good chance to travel.

7. thời gian tạm hoãn (của cơ quan chính thức)

   A period of time when the proceedings of a committee, court of law, parliament, or other official body are temporarily suspended.

   countable · uncountable

   After the Easter recess, Sir George Lynn, who was lately elected member for Millcote, will have to go up to town and take his seat; […]

8. giờ ra chơi

   A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.

   australia · canada · philippines · uk · us · countable · uncountable

   Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess.

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• recesses plural