note

noun

提醒自己 to remind you

1. 笔记；记录
   a short piece of writing to help you remember sth
   1. Please make a note of the dates.
      请记下日期。
   2. She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it.
      她提醒自己要记住向艾伦问问这事。

短信 short letter

2. 短笺；便条
   a short informal letter
   1. Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening.
      仅以此短笺感谢您安排的美好的夜晚。
   2. She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table.
      她在厨房的餐桌上给本留了个便条。
   3. a suicide note
      绝命书

书籍 in book

3. 注释；按语；批注
   a short comment on a word or passage in a book
   1. a new edition of ‘Hamlet’, with explanatory notes
      附注释的新版《哈姆雷特》
   2. See note 3, page 259.
      见259页注释3。

资料 information

4. （听讲或读书等时的）记录，笔记
   information that you write down when sb is speaking, or when you are reading a book, etc.
   1. He sat taking notes of everything that was said.
      他坐在那儿记下了所说的每一件事。
   2. Can I borrow your lecture notes ?
      我可以借你的讲稿看看吗？
   3. Patients' medical notes have gone missing.
      患者的病历丢失了。
5. （有关演出、演员经历、音乐等的）图书资料，录音或唱片等封套介绍
   information about a performance, an actor's career, a piece of music, etc. printed in a special book or on a CD case, record cover, etc.
   1. The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording.
      封套上的介绍包括本唱片中的演奏者生平简介。

钱币 money

6. 纸币
   a piece of paper money
   1. a £5 note
      一张面值为5英镑的纸币
   2. We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques.
      我们只兑换纸币和旅行支票。

音乐 in music

7. 单音；音调；音符
   a single sound of a particular length and pitch (= how high or low a sound is), made by the voice or a musical instrument; the written or printed sign for a musical note
   1. He played the first few notes of the tune.
      他演奏了这支曲子开始的几个音。
   2. high/low notes
      高 / 低音

性质 quality

8. 特征；口气；调子；气氛
   a particular quality in sth, for example in sb's voice or the atmosphere at an event
   1. There was a note of amusement in his voice.
      听他的口气，是觉得很有意思。
   2. On a more serious note (= speaking more seriously) …
      更严格地讲…
   3. On a slightly different note (= changing the subject slightly) , let's talk about…
      咱们略微换一下话题，谈谈…

正式文件 official document

9. 正式文件；票据；证明书
   an official document with a particular purpose
   1. a sick note from your doctor
      医生开据的病假证明
   2. The buyer has to sign a delivery note as proof of receipt.
      购买者必须签收送货单表明货已收到。
10. （外交文书）照会；通牒
    an official letter from the representative of one government to another
    1. an exchange of diplomatic notes
       外交照会的互换

verb

1. 注意；留意
   to notice or pay careful attention to sth
   1. Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel.
      注意小教堂里精致的早期巴罗克风格的祭坛。
   2. Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday.
      请注意办事处星期一将关闭。
   3. Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air.
      注意观察这些动物有时如何翘起尾巴走路。
   4. It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted.
      应该注意的是迟交的论文将不予接受。
2. 指出；特别提到
   to mention sth because it is important or interesting
   1. It is worth noting that the most successful companies had the lowest prices.
      值得指出的是最成功的公司价格最低。

1. N-COUNT 便条;便笺
   A note is a short letter.
   1. Stevens wrote him a note asking him to come to his apartment...
      史蒂文斯给他写了张便条，请他去自己的公寓。
   2. I'll have to leave a note for Karen.
      我得给卡伦留张便条。
2. N-COUNT 记录;笔记
   A note is something that you write down to remind yourself of something.
   1. I knew that if I didn't make a note I would lose the thought so I asked to borrow a pen or pencil...
      我知道如果我不把这个想法记下来就会忘记，所以我找人借了支笔。
   2. Take notes during the consultation as the final written report is very concise.
      磋商的时候要作记录，因为最终的书面报告非常简洁。
3. N-COUNT (书或文章的)按语，注释，说明
   In a book or article, a note is a short piece of additional information.
   1. See Note 16 on p. 223.
      参见第223页的注释16。
   2. ...'Exiles' by James Joyce, edited with an Introduction and notes by J C C Mays.
      詹姆斯·乔伊斯的《流亡者》，由J.C.C. 梅斯作序并注释
4. N-COUNT 票据;单据;证明书
   A note is a short document that has to be signed by someone and that gives official information about something.
   1. Since Mr Bennett was going to need some time off work, he asked for a sick note...
      因为贝内特先生要请假一段时间，他请医生开了病假条。
   2. I've got half a ton of gravel in the lorry but he won't sign my delivery note.
      我的卡车里装着半吨沙砾，但他不给我签收送货单。
5. N-COUNT 纸币;钞票
   You can refer to a banknote as a note .
   1. They exchange traveller's cheques at a different rate from notes.
      他们兑换旅行支票时依据的汇率跟兑换现钞时不同。
   2. ...a five pound note.
      5英镑的纸币

in AM, use 美国英语用 bill


6. N-COUNT 音符
   In music, a note is the sound of a particular pitch, or a written symbol representing this sound.
   1. She has a deep voice and doesn't even try for the high notes...
      她嗓音低沉，从没试过高音。
   2. If the note of D is sounded on a harp, all the corresponding D strings of other octaves will likewise resonate.
      如果用竖琴演奏D音符，其他八度音阶所有相应的D弦都将发出共鸣。
7. N-SING (说话的)声调，语气
   You can use note to refer to a particular quality in someone's voice that shows how they are feeling.
   1. There is an unmistakable note of nostalgia in his voice when he looks back on the early years of the family business...
      他回忆早些年的家族生意时，无疑是带着一种怀旧的语气的。
   2. It was not difficult for him to catch the note of bitterness in my voice.
      他不难听出我话语中的愤愤不平。
8. N-SING 调子;感觉;印象;气氛
   You can use note to refer to a particular feeling, impression, or atmosphere.
   1. Yesterday's testimony began on a note of passionate but civilized disagreement...
      昨天的作供是在激烈但文明地表达分歧的氛围中开始的。
   2. Somehow he tells these stories without a note of horror...
      不知为什么他讲这些故事时一点都不害怕。
   3. The furniture strikes a traditional note which is appropriate to its Edwardian setting.
      这些家具给人一种古香古色的感觉，与周围爱德华七世时期风格的布置很协调。
9. VERB 留意到;意识到
   If you note a fact, you become aware of it.
   1. The White House has noted his promise to support any attack that was designed to enforce the UN resolutions...
      白宫已经注意到他承诺支持所有旨在贯彻联合国决议的打击。
   2. Suddenly, I noted that the rain had stopped...
      突然，我意识到雨已经停了。
   3. Haig noted how he 'looked pinched and rather tired'.
      黑格注意到了他“看上去消瘦，非常劳累”的样子。
10. VERB 注意;留意
    If you tell someone to note something, you are drawing their attention to it.
    1. Note the statue to Sallustio Bandini, a prominent Sienese...
       请看这座萨卢斯蒂奥·班迪尼的雕像，他是一位杰出的锡耶纳人。
    2. Please note that there are a limited number of tickets.
       请注意，票的数量有限。
11. VERB 强调指出;特别提到
    If you note something, you mention it in order to draw people's attention to it.
    1. The report notes that export and import volumes picked up in leading economies...
       报告特别指出经济大国的进出口量攀升。
    2. The yearbook also noted a sharp drop in reported cases of sexually transmitted disease.
       年鉴同时指出，性传播疾病报告病例数显著下降。
12. VERB 记录;记下
    When you note something, you write it down as a record of what has happened.
    1. 'He has had his tonsils out and has been ill, too,' she noted in her diary...
       “他切除了扁桃体，一直病着，”她在日记里写道。
    2. One policeman was clearly visible noting the number plates of passing cars...
       能清楚地看到一名警察记下了经过车辆的车牌号。
    3. A guard came and took our names and noted where each of us was sitting.
       一名警卫来记了我们的名字，还记下了我们每个人的座位。
13. See also: noted promissory note sleeve note
14. PHR-RECIP 交换意见;交流情况
    If you compare notes with someone on a particular subject, you talk to them and find out whether their opinion, information, or experience is the same as yours.
    1. The women were busily comparing notes on the queen's outfit...
       女人们忙着交换对女王衣着的看法。
    2. They exchanged greetings, compared notes on their wives and families, and finally got down to business.
       他们互致问候，聊了聊家常，然后才言归正传。
15. PHRASE 显要的;有名的
    Someone or something that is of note is important, worth mentioning, or well-known.
    1. ...politicians of note...
       政要
    2. He has published nothing of note in the last ten years.
       他在过去的10年里没有发表任何有影响的作品。
16. PHRASE 表达…的情感;带有…的印象;营造…的氛围
    If someone or something strikes a particular note or sounds a particular note, they create a particular feeling, impression, or atmosphere.
    1. Before his first round of discussions, Mr Baker sounded an optimistic note...
       第一轮讨论前，贝克先生听上去还比较乐观。
    2. Plants growing out of cracks in paving strike the right note up a cottage-garden path.
       从铺路石缝隙间长出的植物恰好营造出乡间农舍花园小径的感觉。
17. PHRASE 留心;注意
    If you take note of something, you pay attention to it because you think that it is important or significant.
    1. Take note of the weather conditions...
       留心一下天气状况。
    2. They took note that she showed no surprise at the news of the murder.
       他们注意到她对谋杀的消息一点都不感到惊讶。
18. to make a mental note → see: mental

1. Stevens wrote him a note asking him to come to his apartment
   史蒂文斯给他写了张便条，请他去自己的公寓。
2. I'll have to leave a note for Karen.
   我得给卡伦留张便条。
3. I knew that if I didn't make a note I would lose the thought so I asked to borrow a pen or pencil
   我知道如果我不把这个想法记下来就会忘记，所以我找人借了支笔。
4. Take notes during the consultation as the final written report is very concise.
   磋商的时候要作记录，因为最终的书面报告非常简洁。
5. See Note 16 on p. 223.
   参见第223页的注释16。
6. Since Mr Bennett was going to need some time off work, he asked for a sick note
   因为贝内特先生要请假一段时间，他请医生开了病假条。
7. I've got half a ton of gravel in the lorry but he won't sign my delivery note.
   我的卡车里装着半吨沙砾，但他不给我签收送货单。
8. They exchange traveller's cheques at a different rate from notes.
   他们兑换旅行支票时依据的汇率跟兑换现钞时不同。
9. She has a deep voice and doesn't even try for the high notes
   她嗓音低沉，从没试过高音。
10. If the note of D is sounded on a harp, all the corresponding D strings of other octaves will likewise resonate.
    如果用竖琴演奏D音符，其他八度音阶所有相应的D弦都将发出共鸣。
11. There is an unmistakable note of nostalgia in his voice when he looks back on the early years of the family business
    他回忆早些年的家族生意时，无疑是带着一种怀旧的语气的。
12. It was not difficult for him to catch the note of bitterness in my voice.
    他不难听出我话语中的愤愤不平。
13. Yesterday's testimony began on a note of passionate but civilized disagreement
    昨天的作供是在激烈但文明地表达分歧的氛围中开始的。
14. Somehow he tells these stories without a note of horror
    不知为什么他讲这些故事时一点都不害怕。
15. The furniture strikes a traditional note which is appropriate to its Edwardian setting.
    这些家具给人一种古香古色的感觉，与周围爱德华七世时期风格的布置很协调。
16. The White House has noted his promise to support any attack that was designed to enforce the UN resolutions
    白宫已经注意到他承诺支持所有旨在贯彻联合国决议的打击。
17. Suddenly, I noted that the rain had stopped
    突然，我意识到雨已经停了。
18. Haig noted how he 'looked pinched and rather tired'.
    黑格注意到了他“看上去消瘦，非常劳累”的样子。
19. Note the statue to Sallustio Bandini, a prominent Sienese
    请看这座萨卢斯蒂奥·班迪尼的雕像，他是一位杰出的锡耶纳人。
20. Please note that there are a limited number of tickets.
    请注意，票的数量有限。
21. The report notes that export and import volumes picked up in leading economies
    报告特别指出经济大国的进出口量攀升。
22. 'He has had his tonsils out and has been ill, too,' she noted in her diary
    “他切除了扁桃体，一直病着，”她在日记里写道。
23. One policeman was clearly visible noting the number plates of passing cars
    能清楚地看到一名警察记下了经过车辆的车牌号。
24. A guard came and took our names and noted where each of us was sitting.
    一名警卫来记了我们的名字，还记下了我们每个人的座位。
25. The women were busily comparing notes on the queen's outfit
    女人们忙着交换对女王衣着的看法。
26. They exchanged greetings, compared notes on their wives and families, and finally got down to business.
    他们互致问候，聊了聊家常，然后才言归正传。
27. He has published nothing of note in the last ten years.
    他在过去的10年里没有发表任何有影响的作品。
28. Before his first round of discussions, Mr Baker sounded an optimistic note
    第一轮讨论前，贝克先生听上去还比较乐观。
29. Take note of the weather conditions
    留心一下天气状况。

  attention heed note notice【导航词义：注意】

  attention n. 注意，留心

〔辨析〕指认真地听、看、思考等时的专注。

  heed n. 〈正式〉注意

〔辨析〕指对他人的意见、建议、警告等的重视或考虑，常和 give/pay/take等动词搭配使用。

  note n. 注意，留意

〔辨析〕常用于 take note (of sth) 结构中，以表示注意到某事物并将其铭记在心。

  notice n. 注意

〔辨析〕指对所见、所闻的人或事物作出的反应，侧重结果。

  cash change coin note【导航词义：钱币】

  cash n. 现金

〔辨析〕指随时可以支付的钱币，而非支票、信用卡等。

  change n. 找头；零钱

〔辨析〕指买东西找回的钱，或小面值零钱。

  coin n. 硬币

〔辨析〕指用各种金属制成的钱币，如金币、银币、铜币等。

  note n. 钞票

〔辨析〕指纸币，相当于 bank note。

note sth↔down

1. 记录；记下
   to write down sth important so that you will not forget it

n.

of note

• 重要的；引人注目的
  of importance or of great interest
  1. a scientist of note
     著名的科学家
  2. The museum contains nothing of great note.
     这家博物馆没有什么很有价值的东西。

hit/strike the right/wrong note

• 做（或说、写）得得体 / 不得体
  to do, say or write sth that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion

sound/strike a note (of sth)

• 表达某种情感（或观点）
  to express feelings or opinions of a particular kind
  1. She sounded a note of warning in her speech.
     她在讲话中提出了警告。

take note (of sth)

• 注意到；将…铭记在心
  to pay attention to sth and be sure to remember it
  1. Take note of what he says.
     牢记他说的话。

compare notes (with sb)

• （与…）交换看法（或意见等）
  if two or more people compare notes , they each say what they think about the same event, situation, etc.

noun

1. a characteristic emotional quality
   1. it ended on a sour note
   2. there was a note of gaiety in her manner
   3. he detected a note of sarcasm

2. a brief written record
   1. he made a note of the appointment

3. a short personal letter
   1. drop me a line when you get there

   Synonym:    short letterlinebillet

4. a comment or instruction (usually added)
   1. his notes were appended at the end of the article
   2. he added a short notation to the address on the envelope

   Synonym:    annotationnotation

5. a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
   1. the singer held the note too long

   Synonym:    musical notetone

6. a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling
   1. there was a note of uncertainty in his voice

7. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
   1. he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes

   Synonym:    billgovernment notebank billbanker's billbank notebanknoteFederal Reserve notegreenback

8. a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
   1. I had to co-sign his note at the bank

   Synonym:    promissory notenote of hand

9. high status importance owing to marked superiority
   1. a scholar of great eminence

   Synonym:    eminencedistinctionpreeminence

verb

1. make mention of
   1. She observed that his presentation took up too much time
   2. They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing

   Synonym:    observementionremark

2. make a written note of
   1. she noted everything the teacher said that morning

   Synonym:    take down

3. notice or perceive
   1. She noted that someone was following her
   2. mark my words

   Synonym:    noticemark

4. observe with care or pay close attention to
   1. Take note of this chemical reaction

   Synonym:    take noteobserve