notch
🇺🇸
/nɑːtʃ/
🇬🇧
/nɒtʃ/
a step or level on a scale, often used to measure quality or achievement
The quality of the food here has dropped a notch recently.
最近这里的食品质量下降了一个档次。
a V-shaped or circular cut in an edge or surface, sometimes used to keep a record
For each day he spent on the island, he cut a new notch in his stick.
他在岛上度过的每一天,都在他的手杖上刻上一个新的凹槽。
one of a series of holes, such as in a belt
She tightened her belt an extra notch.
她把腰带又紧了一个扣。
to achieve a win or a high score
The team has notched up 20 goals already this season.
这个赛季,球队已经进了20个球。
to make a small V-shaped cut in an edge or surface
He notched the edge of the plank to fit the frame.
他把木板的边缘削去,以便适合框架。