单词 | note |
释义 | note —noter, n. /noht/, n. , v. , noted, noting. n. 1. a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference. 2. notes, a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something. 3. an explanatory or critical comment, or a reference to some authority quoted, appended to a passage in a book or the like: a note on the origin of the phrase. 4. a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information. 5. Library Science. additional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry. 6. a short, informal letter: a thank-you note. 7. a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing: a note delivered by the ambassador. 8. a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note. 9. a certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money. 10. eminence, distinction, or reputation: a man of note. 11. importance or consequence: few events of particular note. 12. notice, observation, or heed: to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note. 13. a characteristic or distinguishing feature: a note of whimsy in the design of the house. 14. a mark, quality, or indication of something, esp. as a submerged but ubiquitous element: There was just a note of bitterness in his films. 15. a characteristic way of speaking or thinking: His critics had begun to change their note. 16. a signal, announcement, or intimation: a note of warning in her voice. 17. Music. a. a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone. b. a key, as of a piano. 18. a tone sounded on a musical instrument. 19. a musical sound or tone. 20. a melody, tune, or song. 21. a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird: attentive to the thrush's note. 22. any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc. 23. a new or unexpected element in a situation. 24. a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing. 25. compare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions: The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes. v.t. 26. to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of: to note the places of interest. 27. to make particular mention of in a writing: She noted their extra efforts in her report. 28. to annotate. 29. to observe carefully; give attention or heed to: Note the fine brushwork in this painting. 30. to take notice of; perceive: We noted his concern at the announcement. 31. to set down in or furnish with musical notes. 32. to indicate or designate; signify; denote. [1175-1225; (n.) ME ( < OF) < ML nota sign for musical tone, L: mark, sign, lettering; (v.) ME noten < OF noter to mark < L notare, deriv. of the n.] Syn. 1. memorandum, minute. 3. commentary, annotation. See remark. 9. bill. 10. repute, celebrity, fame, renown, name. 26. register, record. 30. see, spot, remark. 32. mention. |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。