notched
notched — 動詞
- notchedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- notcheds3rd person singular
- notcheding-ing form
- notchededpast simple
1. To cut a V-shaped mark into the edge of a hard surface or object, usually so tha
切割凹口
在物體邊緣切出V形缺口
To cut a V-shaped mark into the edge of a hard surface or object, usually so that it fits into or holds something else.
Sivan notched the wooden spoon handle to remind herself which jar held the sugar.
Sivan 在木湯匙柄上刻了一個凹口，提醒自己哪個罐子裝的是糖。
notch + surface for identification
The carpenter notched the plank so it would fit snugly against the roof beam.
木匠在木板邊緣刻了一個凹口，這樣它就能緊密貼合屋頂橫梁。
notch + object for fitting
Arjun notched the bamboo pole at each end before tying the rope around it.
Arjun 在竹竿兩端各刻了一個凹口，然後把繩子綁在上面。
Eshe notched the edge of the leather strap to create a groove for the buckle.
她在皮帶邊緣切出一個凹口，以便扣環能夠固定。
文法句型
notch + noun phrase (surface or object)
用法筆記
Object is always the surface being cut, not the cutting tool. For example, you notch a stick, not a knife.
常見錯誤
notched — 名詞
1. A V-shaped mark that has been cut into the edge of a hard material such as wood,
V形缺口
物體邊緣的V形切割痕跡
A V-shaped mark that has been cut into the edge of a hard material such as wood, metal, or bone.
Mira noticed a deep notch in the kitchen counter where someone had dropped a heavy knife.
Mira 注意到廚房流理檯上有一個很深的 V 形缺口，是有人掉落重型刀具造成的。
a notch in [surface] for accidental cuts
Each arrow has a small notch at the back where the bowstring fits.
每支箭矢尾端都有一個小凹槽，用來扣住弓弦。
The old fence post had a notch cut into it to hold the wire in place.
舊籬笆柱子上刻了一個缺口，用來固定鐵絲。
Renata ran her finger over the notch in the window frame, left by a loose latch.
Renata 用手指摸了摸窗框上的凹痕，那是鬆脫的門閂造成的。
- groove
a longer, channel-like cut rather than a single V
- indentation
broader term for any inward dent or hollow
- nick
smaller and often accidental; less precise than a notch
文法句型
a notch in [surface]
用法筆記
This is the most literal noun sense. For accidental marks, 'nick' or 'scratch' are more common in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
2. A narrow cut made into a surface to keep count of something or to record an even
記錄刻痕
用來計數或記錄的切口
A narrow cut made into a surface to keep count of something or to record an event, especially in traditional tally systems.
The guard carved a notch into the wall of his cell each morning to mark another day.
獄卒每天早上在牢房牆上刻一道痕，標記又過了一天。
carve a notch to mark each [unit]
Hiro used a notch on a stick to record how many bags of rice he had sold at the market.
Hiro 用棍子上的刻痕來記錄自己在市場賣了多少袋米。
Archaeologists found a wooden tally stick with a notch for each cow traded that season.
考古學家發現了一根木頭計數棒，上面每一道刻痕代表當季交易的一頭牛。
Nkechi showed the children how their great-grandfather used a notch on the barn beam to track the rains each year.
Nkechi 向孩子們示範曾祖父如何在穀倉的橫梁上用刻痕記錄每年的雨量。
- tally mark
a drawn line on paper rather than a physical cut
- slash
less precise; can be any scratch, not necessarily counting
文法句型
a notch for [purpose]
用法筆記
Historically used with tally sticks as a simple counting method. In modern English, this sense is mostly found in historical or archaeological writing.
3. A small rounded cut in a book's stacked page edges that tells the reader where a
書邊凹痕
書頁邊緣標示章節的半圓形切口
A small rounded cut in a book's stacked page edges that tells the reader where a new section starts, such as a chapter or letter group.
The old encyclopedia had a notch cut into its pages to show where the letter N began.
那本舊百科全書的書頁邊緣有一個凹痕，標示字母 N 的章節從哪裡開始。
a notch in the pages marking a section
Iris opened the thick novel and found the notch that marked the start of chapter twelve.
Iris 翻開那本厚厚的小說，找到了標示第十二章開始的書邊凹痕。
Darius used the notch in the dictionary pages to quickly find words starting with the letter T.
Darius 利用字典書頁邊緣的凹痕，快速找到以字母 T 開頭的單字。
Bookbinders sometimes add a notch to each volume in a set so readers can tell which book is which.
裝訂師傅有時會在整套書的每一冊書邊加上凹痕，讓讀者能分辨是哪一本。
- thumb index
a set of cut-out steps on the page edges rather than a single rounded notch
文法句型
a notch in the pages
用法筆記
This sense is found in older or specialty reference books. Most modern books use thumb indexes instead of a single notch.
4. A narrow, deep opening or passage between two mountains or hills that people can
山隘
兩座山之間的狹窄通道
A narrow, deep opening or passage between two mountains or hills that people can walk or travel through.
The hikers crossed the narrow notch between the two peaks before the snow began to fall.
登山者在開始下雪之前穿過了兩座山峰之間的狹窄隘口。
notch between [landforms] as a pass
A cold wind blew through the notch in the ridge, making the campers shiver in their tents.
寒風從山脊的缺口吹過來，露營的人在帳篷裡冷得發抖。
The ancient road followed a notch through the mountain range, connecting the two valleys below.
那條古道沿著山間隘口蜿蜒而行，連接了下方的兩座山谷。
The trail through the notch was so narrow that the horses had to go one at a time.
穿過隘口的小徑非常狹窄，馬匹必須一匹一匹輪流通過。
文法句型
a notch between [peaks]
用法筆記
This geographical sense is mostly found in place names and hiking descriptions. 'Pass' or 'gap' are more commonly used in everyday language.
5. A particular level or position on a scale used to compare how good, strong, or i
等級；檔次
比較優劣或強弱的程度
A particular level or position on a scale used to compare how good, strong, or important something is, especially when moving to a higher level.
After winning the championship, the team took their performance up a notch and trained even harder.
贏得冠軍之後，這支球隊把表現提升到更高的檔次，訓練也更加刻苦。
phrase: take it up a notch
Niran's cooking skills moved up a notch after he took the professional baking course.
Niran 在上過專業烘焙課程之後，廚藝水準又往上提升了一級。
move up a notch for improvement
The manager decided to turn the customer service up a notch by hiring more staff.
經理決定增聘更多員工，把客服品質再提高一個檔次。
Olivia felt the conversation shift up a notch when the CEO herself walked into the room.
Olivia 感覺到，當執行長本人走進會議室時，談話的層次瞬間提升了不少。
Eshe always keeps her presentation one notch above everyone else's by adding short video clips.
Eshe 的簡報水準總比別人高一級，因為她總會加入簡短的影片片段。
- step down
going to a lower level or position
文法句型
a notch above/below [something]
take it up a notch
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'up' to show an increase. The phrase 'take it up a notch' is a fixed expression meaning to increase effort or intensity.
常見錯誤
6. A V-shaped dent or groove that forms naturally along the border of a bone or oth
骨緣切跡
骨骼邊緣的V形天然凹陷
A V-shaped dent or groove that forms naturally along the border of a bone or other body part, especially where it joins another structure.
The doctor pointed to a small notch on the patient's hip bone in the X-ray.
醫生指著 X 光片上病人髖骨上的一個小切跡給大家看。
a notch on [bone] in medical context
Darius felt the natural notch behind his ear where the skin curved inward.
Darius 摸到耳朵後方天然的凹痕，那裡皮膚向內彎曲。
Anjali's anatomy textbook showed a clear diagram of the notch on the lower jaw bone.
Anjali 的解剖學課本裡有一張清楚的下頜骨切跡圖。
The surgeon carefully cut around the bony notch to avoid damaging the nerve beneath it.
外科醫生小心地繞過骨頭上的切跡進行切割，以免傷到下方的神經。
- indentation
a broader, less specific term for any inward curve
- groove
a longer, channel-like depression in a bone
文法句型
a notch on [body part]
用法筆記
Primarily used in medical and anatomical writing. Many bones have standard named notches, such as the 'sciatic notch' in the pelvis.