English主要词典
note
Universal Words
noun, verb
noun
to remind you
1 [C] a short piece of writing to help you remember sth:
Please make a note of the dates. * He sat taking notes of everything that was said. * She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. * Can I borrow your lecture notes?
short letter
2 [C] a short informal letter:
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. * She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. * a suicide note
in book
3 [C] a short comment on a word or passage in a book:
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes * See note 3, page 259.
seealsoFOOTNOTE
information
4 [C,usually pl.] information about a performance, an actor's career, a piece of music, etc. printed in a special book or on a record cover, CD case, etc:
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. * The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting.
money
5 (also banknote) (both especially BrE) (AmE usually bill) [C] a piece of paper money:
a 」5 note * We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques.
in music
6 [C] a single sound of a particular length and PITCH (= how high or low a sound is), made by the voice or a musical instrument; the written or printed sign for a musical note:
He played the first few notes of the tune. * high / low notes
quality
7 [sing.] ~ (of sth) a particular quality in sth, for example in sb's voice or the atmosphere at an event:
There was a note of amusement in his voice. * The year ended on an optimistic note. * On a more serious note (= speaking more seriously)... * On a slightly different note (= changing the subject slightly) let's talk about...
official document
8 [C] an official document with a particular purpose:
a sick note from your doctor * The buyer has to sign a delivery note as proof of receipt. * Students returning to school after absence must bring a note from their parents.
seealsoCREDITNOTE, PROMISSORYNOTE
9 [C] (technical) an official letter from the representative of one government to another:
an exchange of diplomatic notes
IDIOMS
of note of importance or of great interest:
a scientist / composer of note * The museum contains nothing of great note.
hit / strike the right / wrong note (especially BrE) to do, say or write sth that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion:
It is a bizarre tale and the author hits just the right note of horror and disbelief.
sound / strike a note (of sth) to express feelings or opinions of a particular kind:
She sounded a note of warning in her speech. * The touch of cynicism struck a slightly sour note.
take note (of sth) to pay attention to sth and be sure to remember it:
Take note of what he says. * Under the new rules the penalty for illegal play is increased. Players take note.
moreatCOMPAREv.
verb (rather formal)
1 to notice or pay careful attention to sth:
[VN] Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. * [V(that)] Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. * [Vwh-] Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. * [VNthat] It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted.
2 to mention sth because it is important or interesting:
[Vthat] It is worth noting that the most successful companies had the lowest prices. [also VN, also Vwh-, VNthat]
PHRASALVERBS
note sth<->down to write down sth important so that you will not forget it:
The police officer noted down details of the burglary.