Everyday English 7.27

1. recess 休息，隐蔽处，休会，休庭

The judge called a short recess.

2. gracious 亲切的，和蔼的，仁慈的，谦和的

Try to be gracious in defeat.

This is a gracious suburb with spacious playgrounds.

3. concede 让步，退让, concession n.

He refused to concede an inch.

As a concession to her demand, her parents determined to hike with her on the weekends.