a break in work or meetings, like when a parliament or committee stops meeting for a while
Parliament went into its long summer recess.
議會進入了漫長的夏季休會期。
a short break in a court trial
The judge called a short recess.
法官宣布短暫休庭。
a break between classes at school
I believe kids need more recess time.
我認為孩子們需要更多的課間休息時間。
a space in a wall that is set back to hold something, like books
a recess for books
一個放書的壁龕。
a hidden or darker part of a place, away from light
He stared into the dark recesses of the room.
他凝視著房間裡黑暗的角落。
to take a break or to stop for a while, like during a meeting or trial
The hearing was recessed for the weekend.
聽證會因週末休會。
to place something into a space in a wall, like putting lights into the ceiling
The lights should be recessed into the ceiling.
燈應該嵌入天花板。