notch

cut(切割)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a V-shaped indentation or cut in a hard material

   （硬物表面的）V形槽口；V形切口

   • This wooden pole has a V-shaped notch at both ends.

     這根木棍的兩端各有一個V形槽口。

   • The craftsman carved a notch into the wooden board.

     工匠在木板上刻了一個V形切口。

   • He made a V-shaped notch in the tree with his knife.

     他用刀在樹上刻了一個V形槽口。

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mark(痕跡)

1. Countable(可數名詞)medical(醫學)specialized(專業)

   an indentation or cut along the edge of a body part

   （身體部位邊緣的）凹口；切跡

   • a costal notch

     肋骨切跡

   • He noticed a pulse notch in his arm.

     他注意到手臂上有一個脈搏切跡。

   • The notch in the lung allows space for the heart.

     肺部的切跡為心臟提供了空間。

position(位置)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a position in a scale of values or achievement

   等級；檔次

   • The quality of this product is a notch above its competitors.

     這款產品的品質比競爭對手高一個檔次。

   • After training, his performance has improved by a notch.

     經過訓練後，他的表現提升了一個等級。

   • Their company's service standards are several notches above those of other companies.

     他們公司的服務標準比其他公司高出好幾個檔次。

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1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   to make a notch in something

   在…上切V形槽口；在…上刻V形切口

   • He notched the board to secure it in place.

     他在木板上切了一個V形槽口以固定它。

   • She notched the edge to make the package easier to open.

     她在邊緣刻了一個V形切口，讓包裹更容易打開。

   • He notched the tree trunk with the saw.

     他用鋸子在樹幹上刻了一個V形切口。

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