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notch

UK/nɒtʃ/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

n.

A V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface; a level or degree.

刻痕,V形缺口;等级,档次

v.

To cut a V-shaped notch in something; to score or achieve (a victory, point, etc.).

刻凹痕;赢得,取得(胜利等)

Root Breakdown

Loanword
notchother
=notch

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He cut a notch in the wooden beam to mark the measurement.

  • 2.

    The team notched another victory in their tournament run.

  • 3.

    A small notch in the ceramic vase indicated damage from ancient times.

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