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Wall Alcove  / ˈælkəuv; Name  Kouv /  ◙ Noun  Area Room Formed Part

Front alcove
Back  / ˈælkəuv; NAmE -kouv / 
◙ noun 
• an area in a room that is formed by part of a wall being built farther back than the rest of the wall
• 壁凹,凹室,壁龛(房内墙壁凹进空间):
 »The bookcase fits neatly into the alcove. 
  书架正好放得进壁凹。 

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