note 1 S1 W1 / nəʊt $ noʊt / 名词 #

1 to remind you

a) [可数名词] something that you write down to remind you of something :

Dave made a note of her address and phone number.

Keep a careful note of any problems you have with the software.

b) make a (mental) note to do something to decide that you must remember to do something later :

He made a mental note to arrange a time to meet her.

2 for studying notes [复数形式] information that a student writes down during a lesson, from a book etc :

Can I borrow your lecture notes ?

take/make notes (= write notes )

I read the first chapter and took notes.

3 short letter [可数名词] a short informal letter :

I was going to write Kathy a note , but I decided to call her instead.

This is just a quick note to let you know that I won’t be in the office tomorrow.

a suicide note (= a note telling someone that you are going to kill yourself )

a thank you note (= a note to say thank you for something )

4 official letter [可数名词] an official letter or document

sick note British English (= a note saying that you are too ill to go to work or school )

delivery note (= a document showing that goods have been delivered )

diplomatic note (= a formal letter from one government to another ) → credit note , promissory note

5 additional information [可数名词] a short piece of writing at the bottom of a page or at the end of a book or document which gives more information about something written in the main part :

The notes are at the back of the book.

explanatory/guidance notes

A set of guidance notes is provided to assist applicants in completing the form. → footnote ( 1 )

6 music [可数名词] a particular musical sound, or a symbol representing this sound

high/low note

She has a good voice but has trouble hitting the high notes.

7

money [可数名词] British English ( also bank note ) a piece of paper money worth a particular amount of money 同义词 bill American English → coin :

a ten-pound note

8 feeling or quality [单数形式] a type of feeling or quality when someone speaks or does something

note of

There was a note of doubt in her voice.

He brought a note of realism into the debate.

on a … note (= speaking in a particular way )

She ended her speech on a personal note.

On a more serious note, I’d like to thank everyone for all their support.

9 hit/strike the right/wrong note to succeed or not succeed in being right and suitable for a particular occasion :

Bush is hoping to hit the right note again with voters.

10 take note (of something) to pay attention to something 同义词 notice :

People were beginning to take note of her talents as a writer.

His first album made the music world stand up and take note .

11 somebody/something of note formal important, interesting, or famous :

The college has produced several architects of note.

The village has a number of buildings of note.

12 worthy/deserving of note important or interesting and deserving particular attention → noteworthy :

three recent novels that are especially worthy of note

→ compare notes at compare 1 ( 5 )

COLLOCATIONS

动词

make notes (= write them down ) As he read the letters, he made careful notes.

take notes (= write them down ) The reporter took notes throughout the interview.

jot down/scribble notes (= write them down quickly ) The jurors were scribbling notes as the witness gave evidence.

write up notes (= write down what your notes say, using full sentences and more detail ) It’s a good idea to write up your notes soon after a lecture.

look/go/read through your notes I read through my notes before the exam.

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + notes

detailed notes I always make quite detailed notes after important meetings.

copious notes (= a very large amount ) She sat at the back of the hall and made copious notes.

brief notes (= short and not detailed ) He jotted down some brief notes.

scrappy notes (= very short and not detailed enough ) Her rather scrappy notes weren’t much use when it came to revision.

lecture notes (= notes that a student writes down during a lecture ) I missed class today; can I borrow your lecture notes?

case notes (= notes that a doctor, social worker etc makes about someone ) The researchers looked at the case notes of 500 patients with this type of cancer.

medical notes (= notes that a doctor keeps about a patient ) I asked if I could see my medical notes.

THESAURUS

money what you use to buy things, in the form of notes or coins : He spent all his money on computer equipment.

cash money in the form of coins and notes : I didn’t have any cash with me.

currency the money used in a particular country : The dollar gained in value against other currencies. | a single European currency

change money in the form of coins of low value : Do you have any small change? | a pocketful of loose change

note British English , bill American English a piece of paper money : a £20 note | a $5 bill

coin a flat round piece of metal used as money : She put some coins in the parking meter. | He took a coin out of his pocket.

a ten-pence/50-cent etc piece a coin worth a particular amount

note 2 S3 W1 verb [及物动词] formal #

1 to notice or pay careful attention to something :
He carefully noted the time when they left the building. note (that) Please note that the bill must be paid within ten days. It should be noted that parking without a permit attracts a charge of £5. note how Note how she is holding her racket. 2 to mention something because it is important or interesting note that The judge noted that Miller had no previous criminal record.

note something ↔ down phrasal verb to write something down so that you will remember it :
Note down the main points you want to include in your essay.

THESAURUS

to say something say to tell someone something, using words : ‘I really ought to go,’ she said. | Lauren said she’d probably be late. state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts : The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before. | Please state your name and address. announce to publicly tell people about something : The chairman announced his resignation. | The results will be announced tomorrow. | We will announce the winners next Sunday. | They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system. declare to say something very firmly : ‘My personal life is none of your business,’ she declared. mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details : Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school? | Your name was mentioned! express to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words : Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions. comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something : The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis. note/remark formal to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing : We have already noted that most old people live alone. | Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers. add to say something more, after what has already been said : He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply. point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant : Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour. | It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease. air to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about : air your views/grievances/differences : The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration. | Workers were able to air their grievances. voice to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something formal : voice concern/support/doubt/fears etc : The president has already voiced his support for the proposal. | She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.