notch
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/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、ここの食品の品質が一段階下がっています。
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.
彼は島で過ごすたびに、杖に新しい刻み目を刻んでいた。
one of a series of holes, such as in a belt
She tightened her belt an extra notch.
彼女はベルトをもう一個締めました。
to achieve a win or a high score
The team has notched up 20 goals already this season.
このシーズンには既に20ゴールを記録しています。
to make a small V-shaped cut in an edge or surface
He notched the edge of the plank to fit the frame.
彼は枠に合うように板の端を削りました。