alcove
/ˈælkəʊv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈælkəʊv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈal-ˌkōv/ (ame, mw)
alcove — noun
- alcovesingular
- alcovesplural
1. a small area built back from the main line of a room wall, often used for a bed,
a small area built back from the main line of a room wall, often used for a bed, desk, or seat.
Rachel placed a reading chair and lamp in the bedroom alcove.
in the bedroom alcove
The hotel tucked a writing desk into a quiet alcove near the stairs.
After dinner, Meera sat in the window alcove to finish her sketch.
An old stone alcove beside the fireplace held Rodrigo's grandfather clock.
The cafe's rear alcove gave Eitan a calm place to study.
- nook
more informal and cosy; can describe any small corner, not specifically one built back into a wall
- recess
broader and more architectural; can refer to any hollowed-in area
- niche
often smaller and more specialised, especially for a statue or shelf
- bay
used for a wider section that projects or opens out, rather than a small set-back space
文法句型
in an alcove
window / bed / dining alcove
alcove for + [bed / desk / seating]
用法筆記
Usually refers to a set-back part of a larger room, not to a separate room of its own. It often appears with nouns that describe what the space is built around, such as window, bed, or fireplace.