| 单词 | note |
| 释义 | note n. & v. --n 1. a brief record of facts, topics, thoughts, etc., as an aid to memory, for use in writing, public speaking, etc. (often in pl.: make notes; spoke without notes). 2. an observation, usu. unwritten, of experiences etc. (compare notes). 3. a short or informal letter. 4. a formal diplomatic or parliamentary communication. 5. a short annotation or additional explanation in a book etc.; a footnote. 6. a Brit. = BANKNOTE (a five-pound note). b a written promise or notice of payment of various kinds. 7. a notice, attention (worthy of note). b distinction, eminence (a person of note). 8. a a written sign representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound. b a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument, the human voice, etc. c a key of a piano etc. 9. a a bird's song or call. b a single tone in this. 10. a quality or tone of speaking, expressing mood or attitude etc. (sound a note of warning; ended on a note of optimism). 11. a characteristic; a distinguishing feature. --vtr. 1. observe, notice; give or draw attention to. 2. (often foll. by down) record as a thing to be remembered or observed. 3. (in passive; often foll. by for) be famous or well known (for a quality, activity, etc.) (were noted for their generosity). Phrases and idioms hit (or strike) the right note speak or act in exactly the right manner. of note important, distinguished (a person of note). take note (often foll. by of) observe; pay attention (to). Derivatives noted adj. (in sense 3 of v.). noteless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF note (n.), noter (v.) f. L nota mark |
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