notch

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

Average earnings in the economy moved up another notch in August. 平均经济收入在8月份又上升了一级。

In this country the good players are pulled down a notch or two. 在这个国家优秀运动员们被降了一到两级。

2. V-T If you notch a success, especially in a sports contest, you achieve it. (尤指体育比赛) 赢得[journalism]

"It took longer than we wanted," Clemens said after notching his first victory since June 9. “用的时间比我们希望的要长，”克莱门斯在6月9日以来赢得他的第一次胜利后说。

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

It is a myth that gunslingers in the American west cut notches in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot. 有种传说，美国西部的枪手们每杀死一个人就在他们的枪柄上刻下一个V形记号。