notch
US /nɑːtʃ/
UK /nɒtʃ/
名詞
1.
刻痕, 槽口
an indentation or incision on an edge or surface
範例:
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He cut a small notch in the stick to mark his progress.
他在棍子上刻了一個小刻痕來標記他的進度。
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The arrow rested in the notch of the bow.
箭搭在弓的箭槽裡。
2.
檔次, 級別
a point or level in a scale
範例:
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His performance went up a notch after the coaching session.
經過輔導後，他的表現提高了一個檔次。
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We need to take our efforts up another notch.
我們需要把努力再提高一個檔次。
動詞
1.
刻, 做記號
to make a notch or notches in
範例:
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He notched the wood to fit the joint perfectly.
他刻木頭，使其完美地契合接縫。
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The hunter notched an arrow and aimed.
獵人搭上箭並瞄準。
2.
取得, 得分
to achieve or score (something)
範例:
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The team notched another victory this season.
本賽季球隊又取得了一場勝利。
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He notched up his tenth goal of the season.
他攻入了本賽季的第十個進球。