notched

• 形容某物有V形切口、凹口或刻痕；也常隐喻表示达到某一水平或结果。

Describes something that has a V-shaped cut or indentation; often used metaphorically to mean 'having achieved a particular level or score'.

1. Saw-like notchesC1formaltechnical

   Having a series of V-shaped cuts or indentations, similar to the teeth of a saw, with the points directed toward the tip or apex.

   锯齿状的

   • The leaf had a notched edge, resembling a saw blade.
   • The ancient tool had a notched blade for cutting wood.
   • The notched pattern on the artifact indicated its use as a saw.

   同义词saw-toothedserrateserrated

2. Irregularly gnawed marginC1formalscientific

   Having a border that is unevenly cut or indented, as if it had been chewed or gnawed by an animal.

   边缘不齐的

   • The notched edge of the leaf suggested it had been eaten by insects.
   • The parchment had a notched margin, as if nibbled by mice.
   • The fossil showed a notched outline, indicating damage from ancient scavengers.

   同义词erosejagged

• 指在表面刻出小V形切口或凹痕；也指取得、达到（胜利、分数等）。

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting a small V-shaped mark into a surface, or achieving or scoring something (e.g., a victory or point).

1. Cut a notchB2formal

   To make a small V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.

   刻痕

   • He notched the stick to mark the height.
   • The carpenter notched the wood to fit the joint.
   • She notched the belt to adjust the size.

   同义词cutgougegrooveinciseindentmarknickscorescratch

2. Record or achieveB2informal

   To achieve or record something, often a score or a success.

   取得

   • The team notched another victory last night.
   • He notched his third goal of the season.
   • She notched a personal best in the marathon.

   同义词achieveattainchalk upearnrack uprecordregisterscore