n.[C]

1. 刻痕；槽口，凹口
   He cut a notch in the stick with a sharp knife.

   他用利刃在棒上刻了一個凹痕。

2. 【口】等，級
   My regard for her went up another notch.

   我對她的敬重又增加了一等。

3. 【美】峽谷，山峽

vt.

1. 在……上刻凹痕
2. 刻痕記（數等）
3. 贏得[（+up）]
   The team notched up their third victory in a row.

   該隊連續三次獲勝。

n.

1. an indentation or incision on an edge or surface.
   ▸each of a series of holes for the tongue of a buckle.
   ▸a nick made on something to keep a record.
   ▸a point or degree in a scale.
2. N. Amer. a deep, narrow mountain pass.

v.

1. make notches in.
   ▸secure or insert by means of notches.
2. (often notch something up) score or achieve.