单词 | note |
释义 | noun | verb notenote1 /noʊt/ ●●● S1 W2 noun 1SHORT LETTER [countable] a short informal letter: note to I wrote a note to Jim’s teacher. Mom left a note on the counter about dinner. The kids are old enough to write their own thank-you notes (=a note to thank someone for a present, etc.).2TO REMIND YOU [countable] something that you write down to remind you of something: There were notes written on the report. Marina spoke without using any notes. Tina made a note of their new address. I made a mental note (=decided that I must remember to do something) to check on it.3FOR STUDYING notes [plural] information that a student writes down during a class, from a book, etc., so they will remember it: Can I borrow your lecture notes? I read the first three chapters and took notes (=wrote notes).4MUSIC [countable] eng. lang. arts a)a particular musical sound or pitch: high/low note She couldn’t hit the high notes. b)a sign in written music that represents this5VOICE [singular] the particular way that a voice sounds, which shows what someone is thinking or feeling: There was a strained note in Fischer’s voice.note of “Can you help me?” she asked, a note of hope in her voice.6PARTICULAR QUALITY [singular] something that adds a particular quality to a situation, statement, or event: on a ... note She ended her speech on a personal note.note of He brought a note of realism to the debate.strike/hit a note Burke struck a pessimistic note, saying the deadline may not be met.the right/wrong note (=an appropriate or inappropriate quality for a particular occasion) The speech hit just the right notes of outrage and grief.7ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [countable] a short piece of writing at the bottom of a page or at the end of a book, that gives more information about something written in the main part: Additional sources are listed in the notes at the back of the book. → see also footnote (1)8take note to pay careful attention to something SYN notice: His performance made the music world take note.note of Take note of how much water you’re using.9somebody/something of note someone or something that is important, interesting, or famous: The school has produced several architects of note.10worthy/deserving of note important or interesting and deserving to be noticed SYN noteworthy: Three novels are especially worthy of note.11OFFICIAL LETTER [countable] an official letter or document: Students who miss a week of school are expected to bring a note from a doctor. The U.S. state department sent a diplomatic note to China (=a formal letter from one government to another).12MONEY [countable] British a piece of paper money worth a particular amount SYN bill[Origin: 1200–1300 Latin nota mark, character, written note] → see also compare notes (with somebody) at compare1 (4), liner notes noun | verb notenote2 ●●○ verb [transitive] formal 1to notice or pay careful attention to something SYN notice: Note the painter’s use of shadow.note that Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays.note who/what/how etc. Russell noted how animal research had led directly to some vaccines.2to mention something because it is important or interesting: The report noted a complete disregard for safety regulations.note that The judge noted that Miller had no previous criminal record.► see thesaurus at mention13 (also note down) to write something down so that you will remember it: Stuart noted the telephone number on a business card. |
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