recessed

• 形容某物凹陷、嵌入或隐藏在墙面或表面中，通常形成壁龛或凹室。

Describes something that is set back, hidden, or built into a wall or surface, often creating a niche or alcove.

1. Set back or indentedB2formal

   Built or placed in a hollow or alcove, set back from the main surface.

   凹陷的

   • The house has recessed windows that create a modern look.
   • Recessed lighting is popular in contemporary kitchens.
   • The shelves are recessed into the wall to save space.

   同义词depressedset backsunken

   反义词bulgingextendedjuttingprojectingprotruding

2. Hidden or secludedB2formal

   Located in a remote or hidden position, away from view.

   隐蔽的

   • The cabin is recessed deep in the forest.
   • A recessed alcove in the garden provides a quiet reading spot.
   • The entrance is recessed behind a row of tall bushes.

   同义词concealedhiddenprivateremotesecludedsheltered

   反义词conspicuousexposedopenprominentvisible

• 表示暂停会议或工作以进行休息的动词，也指将某物置于隐蔽或凹陷的位置。

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a break or suspending proceedings, or to set something back into a hidden or indented position.

1. Put into a recessB2formal

   To place something in a recess or set it back from the main surface.

   嵌入凹处

   • The architect recessed the shelves into the wall.
   • They recessed the lighting fixtures into the ceiling.
   • The cabinet was recessed to create more floor space.

   同义词embedindentinsetnicheset backsink

   反义词extendprojectprotrude

2. Make a recess inB2formal

   To create a hollow space or indentation in a surface.

   使凹陷

   • The sculptor recessed the figure into the stone.
   • They recessed the door frame to fit the new hinges.
   • The builder recessed the niche for the statue.

   同义词cavedintgroovehollowindentnotchpockset back

3. Close at the end of a sessionB2formal

   To temporarily suspend or adjourn a meeting, court, or legislative session.

   休会

   • The judge recessed the court until the next morning.
   • The committee recessed for lunch before continuing the debate.
   • Parliament recessed for the summer holidays.

   同义词adjournproroguesuspend

   反义词assembleconveneopen