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.
最近這裡的餐飲品質下降了一個層次。
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.
他在島上度過的每一個日子,都在他的手杖上刻上一個新的凹槽。
one of a series of holes, such as in a belt
She tightened her belt an extra notch.
她把腰帶又緊了一個扣。
to achieve a win or a high score
The team has notched up 20 goals already this season.
這個賽季,球隊已經進了20個球。
to make a small V-shaped cut in an edge or surface
He notched the edge of the plank to fit the frame.
他把木板的邊緣削去,以便適合框架。