English主要词典
notch
Universal Words
noun, verb
noun
1 a level on a scale, often marking quality or achievement:
The quality of the food here has dropped a notch recently. * My spirits lifted a few notches when I heard the news.
seealsoTOP-NOTCH
2 a V-shaped or circular cut in an edge or a surface, sometimes used to keep a record of sth:
For each day he spent on the island, he cut a new notch in his stick. * She tightened her belt an extra notch.
verb [VN]
1 (informal) ~ sth (up) to achieve sth such as a win or a high score:
The team has notched up 20 goals already this season.
2 to make a small V-shaped cut in an edge or a surface