notch /nɒtʃ/ ( notching, notched, notches )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT You can refer to a level on a scale of measurement or achievement as a notch. 等级 [journalism]

  例：

  Average earnings in the economy moved up another notch in August.

  平均经济收入在8月份又上升了一级。

  例：

  In this country the good players are pulled down a notch or two.

  在这个国家优秀运动员们被降了一到两级。

• 2. 

  V-T If you notch a success, especially in a sports contest, you achieve it. (尤指体育比赛) 赢得 [journalism]

  例：

  "It took longer than we wanted," Clemens said after notching his first victory since June 9.

  “用的时间比我们希望的要长，”克莱门斯在6月9日以来赢得他的第一次胜利后说。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A notch is a small V-shaped or circular cut in the surface or edge of something. V形槽口; 圆形凹口

  例：

  It is a myth that gunslingers in the American west cut notches in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot.

  有种传说，美国西部的枪手们每杀死一个人就在他们的枪柄上刻下一个V形记号。