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单词 note
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
note /noʊt/USA pronunciation   n., v., not•ed, not•ing. 
n. [countable]
  1. a brief written record of something to help someone remember something for future reference:She took notes in her English class.
  2. a brief written or printed statement giving information:I left you a note on the refrigerator door.
  3. a short letter:a note of apology.
  4. a reference or comment added to a passage of writing, to give one's source, more information, etc.;
    a footnote.
  5. an expression of a quality, emotion, etc., that is part of the surroundings;
    a hint:a note of fear in his voice.
  6. Music and Dance
    • a tone of a certain pitch, or a sign or character used to represent it in a piece of music.
  7. a sound of musical quality:the beautiful notes of the nightingale.
  8. Businessa certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money;
    a bill:a bundle of fifty-dollar notes.

v. 
  1. to write or mark down briefly* make a record or note of so as to remember later: [+ object]He noted the professor's comments in the margins.[+ down + object]Note down this name.
  2. to make particular or special mention of (something): [+ object]noted the heroic efforts of her staff.[+ that clause]noted that her staff had done a fine job.
  3. to take notice of;
    perceive: [+ object]We noted his reluctance to testify.[+ that clause]She noted that some people left early.
Idioms
  1. compare notes (on), to share information about:They compared notes on the experience.
  2. of note, having fame or importance:writers of note.
  3. take note (of), to notice: [no object]The sign warned trespassers to take note.[take note of + object]He failed to take note of the warning lights.

See -nota-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
note  (nōt),USA pronunciation n., v., not•ed, not•ing. 
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 Scienceadditional 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. Businessa paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment;
    promissory note.
  9. Businessa 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 and Dance
    • a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
    • a key, as of a piano.
  18. Music and Dancea tone sounded on a musical instrument.
  19. Music and Dancea musical sound or tone.
  20. Music and Dancea 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. Idioms compare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions:The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes.

v.t. 
  1. to write or mark down briefly;
    make a memorandum of:to note the places of interest.
  2. to make particular mention of in a writing:She noted their extra efforts in her report.
  3. to annotate.
  4. to observe carefully;
    give attention or heed to:Note the fine brushwork in this painting.
  5. to take notice of;
    perceive:We noted his concern at the announcement.
  6. Music and Danceto set down in or furnish with musical notes.
  7. to indicate or designate;
    signify;
    denote.
  • Latin notāre, derivative of the noun, nominal
  • Old French noter to mark
  • Medieval Latin nota sign for musical tone, Latin: mark, sign, lettering; (verb, verbal) Middle English noten
  • Old French)
  • (noun, nominal) Middle English (1175–1225
noter, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged memorandum, minute.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged commentary, annotation. See remark. 
    • 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bill.
    • 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged repute, celebrity, fame, renown, name.
    • 26.See corresponding entry in Unabridged register, record.
    • 30.See corresponding entry in Unabridged see, spot, remark.
    • 32.See corresponding entry in Unabridged mention.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
note /nəʊt/ n
  1. a brief summary or record in writing, esp a jotting for future reference
  2. a brief letter, usually of an informal nature
  3. a formal written communication, esp from one government to another
  4. a short written statement giving any kind of information
  5. a critical comment, explanatory statement, or reference in the text of a book, often preceded by a number
  6. short for banknote
  7. a characteristic element or atmosphere: a note of sarcasm
  8. a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal
  9. any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape

  10. Also called (esp US and Canadian): tone a musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch
  11. a key on a piano, organ, etc
  12. a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warning: the note to retreat was sounded
  13. short for promissory note
  14. archaic or poetic a tune or melody
  15. of notedistinguished or famous
  16. worth noticing or paying attention to; important: nothing of note
  17. strike the right noteto behave appropriately
  18. strike a false noteto behave inappropriately
  19. take note ⇒ (often followed by of) to observe carefully; pay close attention (to)
vb (tr; may take a clause as object)
  1. to notice; perceive
  2. to pay close attention to; observe: they noted every movement
  3. to make a written note or memorandum of: she noted the date in her diary
  4. to make particular mention of; remark upon: I note that you do not wear shoes
  5. to write down (music, a melody, etc) in notes
  6. to take (an unpaid or dishonoured bill of exchange) to a notary public to re-present the bill and if it is still unaccepted or unpaid to note the circumstances in a register
    See protest
  7. a less common word for annotate
Etymology: 13th Century: via Old French from Latin nota sign, indication

ˈnoteless adj
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