notch

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

Average earnings in the economy moved up another notch in August. 平均經濟收入在8月份又上陞了一級。

In this country the good players are pulled down a notch or two. 在這個國家優秀運動員們被降了一到兩級。

2. V-T If you notch a success, especially in a sports contest, you achieve it. (尤指躰育比賽) 贏得[journalism]

"It took longer than we wanted," Clemens said after notching his first victory since June 9. “用的時間比我們希望的要長，”尅萊門斯在6月9日以來贏得他的第一次勝利後說。

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

It is a myth that gunslingers in the American west cut notches in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot. 有種傳說，美國西部的槍手們每殺死一個人就在他們的槍柄上刻下一個V形記號。