note
note — 名詞
1. a few words written down and handed or left for someone, usually as a quick way
便條
簡短的書面訊息或提醒
a few words written down and handed or left for someone, usually as a quick way of telling them something or reminding them about something.
Yan left a note on the fridge to remind her roommate about the electricity bill.
Yan 在冰箱上留了張便條，提醒室友記得繳電費。
leave + note + location (on/at/in + place)
The manager wrote a brief note thanking the team for their hard work.
經理寫了張簡短的字條，感謝團隊的努力工作。
A handwritten note on the classroom door said the lesson was cancelled.
教室門上貼著一張手寫的字條，說課程取消了。
Pedro sent a thank-you note to his aunt after receiving the birthday gift.
Pedro 收到生日禮物後，寄了一張感謝卡給阿姨。
文法句型
note + to/for + person
note + about/on + topic
用法筆記
Countable. Often takes a specifying adjective (thank-you note, suicide note, sick note) that names the purpose of the message.
常見錯誤
2. a short remark placed next to a section of text — for instance at the foot of a
註解
書頁或文件上的附加說明
a short remark placed next to a section of text — for instance at the foot of a page, beside a paragraph, or in an appendix near the end of a volume.
The footnote at the bottom of page 14 contains a note about the author's sources.
第十四頁底部的註腳附有一則關於作者來源的說明。
footnote / endnote format: note about + topic
Sivan wrote helpful notes in the margins of her textbook while studying for exams.
Sivan 準備考試時，在課本的頁緣空白處寫了許多有用的註解。
The editor added a note explaining that the dates in the original document were incorrect.
編輯加入了一條註解，說明原始文件中的日期有誤。
Translations of difficult Latin phrases appear in the notes at the back of the book.
書末的註釋說明了書中困難拉丁文片語的翻譯。
- annotation
more formal; implies a scholarly or critical comment
- footnote
specifically a note placed at the bottom of a page rather than at the end
- gloss
a short explanation of a difficult word or passage, often between lines
文法句型
note + on/about + topic
note + at the bottom/foot of + page
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the plural (notes) when referring to the entire collection of such annotations at the end of a book or chapter. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense refers to published commentary on a text, not personal study records.
3. facts or ideas put into writing while following a lecture, studying a text, or p
筆記
聽講或閱讀時寫下的重點
facts or ideas put into writing while following a lecture, studying a text, or planning something, so the information can be checked again later.
Nikhil borrowed Rania's notes from the chemistry lecture he had missed.
Nikhil 向 Rania 借了她錯過的化學課筆記。
borrow/lend + notes; notes from + class/lecture
The journalist checked her notes one more time before writing the article.
記者在寫文章之前，再次仔細核對了筆記。
Students are encouraged to take detailed notes during the laboratory session.
鼓勵學生在實驗課堂上詳細做筆記。
Soraya organised her revision notes into five different colour-coded folders.
Soraya 把複習筆記整理到五個不同顏色的資料夾中。
The detective compared his notes with the officer who arrived first at the scene.
偵探將自己的筆記與最先到達現場的員警的筆記對照了一下。
文法句型
take/make + notes
notes + on/about + topic
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural (notes) when referring to study records. The singular (I made a note) usually belongs to sense 1 (a short message) or the phrasal/idiomatic expression make a note of something (record information).
常見錯誤
4. a formal written communication, typically from one government, organisation, or
公文
政府或組織間的正式書面通訊
a formal written communication, typically from one government, organisation, or official to another, stating a position, making a request, or recording an agreement.
The Chinese embassy sent a diplomatic note protesting the new visa restrictions.
中國大使館發送了一份外交照會，抗議新的簽證限制。
diplomatic note / formal note + verb of communication
A note from the Ministry of Education outlined changes to the national curriculum.
教育部的一份公文概述了國家課程綱要的變更。
Both governments exchanged notes confirming their shared commitment to the climate treaty.
兩國政府互換公文，確認了對氣候條約的共同承諾。
The finance department circulated a note reminding all staff of the new expense reporting procedure.
財務部發布了一份公文，提醒所有員工新的費用報銷流程。
- memorandum
used within an organisation rather than between governments
- dispatch
an official message sent by a diplomat or military officer
- communiqué
an official announcement, often to the press
文法句型
note + on/about + topic
diplomatic note
note + from + organisation
用法筆記
Restricted to formal, institutional contexts. Not used for everyday business emails or personal letters. The abbreviated form 'note verbale' is used in diplomacy.
5. each individual pitch in a piece of music, together with the printed mark on she
音符
音樂中單一音高或代表符號
each individual pitch in a piece of music, together with the printed mark on sheet music that tells a performer which sound to produce and for how long.
The pianist hit a wrong note during the sonata but carried on playing.
鋼琴家在奏鳴曲中間彈錯了一個音符，但他繼續彈了下去。
hit / play / hold a note
Amira learned to read notes on the treble clef during her first guitar lesson.
Amira 在第一堂吉他課上學會了辨認高音譜表上的音符。
The singer held the final note for ten seconds while the audience cheered.
歌手把最後一個音符拖了十秒鐘，觀眾熱烈歡呼。
Each black dot on the sheet music represents a different note the musician must play.
樂譜上的每個黑點代表演奏者必須彈奏的不同音符。
文法句型
play + a/the + note
note + of + pitch
用法筆記
In music theory, notes are distinguished by pitch (how high or low) and duration (how long). The written symbol includes the note head, stem, and flag, each conveying different timing information.
6. a particular quality or feeling revealed in someone's voice, in the atmosphere o
語氣；意味
話語或氣氛中帶有的情感特質
a particular quality or feeling revealed in someone's voice, in the atmosphere of an event, or in a piece of writing.
Isabela's voice carried a note of sadness when she talked about leaving her hometown.
Isabela 提起要離開家鄉時，聲音裡帶著一絲傷感。
note of + emotion (sadness / urgency / caution / relief)
The prime minister's speech struck an optimistic note about economic recovery.
總理的演說對經濟復甦表達了樂觀的態度。
strike / sound + a + adjective + note
The meeting ended on a positive note, with everyone agreeing to the new plan.
會議在正面的氣氛中結束，大家都同意了新計劃。
Christopher detected a note of jealousy in his colleague's otherwise friendly compliment.
Christopher 在同事看似友善的讚美中察覺到了一絲嫉妒的意味。
文法句型
note + of + emotion
strike + a + adjective + note
用法筆記
Commonly appears in fixed expressions such as 'strike a note' (express a particular feeling), 'end on a ... note' (finish in a particular way), and 'a note of caution' (a warning).
7. a printed banknote — a rectangular slip of paper produced by a nation's bank and
紙鈔
中央銀行發行的紙幣
a printed banknote — a rectangular slip of paper produced by a nation's bank and used by people to buy goods and services.
The cashier asked if Sven could pay with a smaller note instead of the £50 bill.
店員問 Sven 能不能用面額小一點的紙鈔付款，別用那張五十英鎊的。
note is British English; US equivalent is 'bill'
Many countries now make their notes from plastic to make them last longer.
許多國家現在用塑膠材質製作紙鈔，讓鈔票更耐用。
Nora found a crumpled ten-euro note in the pocket of her old winter coat.
Nora 在舊大衣的口袋裡找到了一張皺巴巴的十歐元紙鈔。
The counterfeit notes were detected by the bank's new scanning machine.
假鈔被銀行的新型掃描機偵測了出來。
- banknote
formal term used in official contexts
- bill
American English equivalent
- paper money
uncountable; refers to the category rather than a single piece
文法句型
number + - + value + note
用法筆記
Primarily British English. In American English, the equivalent word is 'bill'. The formal term is 'banknote'. 'Note' in this sense is countable — you say 'a £10 note', not 'a £10 note money'.
常見錯誤
8. the quality of being important, famous, or remarkable enough to deserve attentio
重要性
值得注意或重視的性質
the quality of being important, famous, or remarkable enough to deserve attention or be remembered.
Several scientists of note attended the global climate summit in Copenhagen.
幾位知名的科學家參加了在哥本哈根舉行的全球氣候峰會。
of note = important / famous
Nothing of note happened during the long and rather dull committee meeting.
在那場漫長又無聊的委員會會議中，沒發生什麼值得一提的事。
The gallery displayed works by artists of note from across South America.
畫廊展出了來自南美洲各地知名藝術家的作品。
Her achievements are particularly worthy of note given the difficulties she overcame.
考量到她所克服的種種困難，她的成就特別值得關注。
- significance
more general; can describe impact without implying fame
- distinction
emphasises excellence or high quality
- prominence
suggests being widely recognised or noticeable
文法句型
of + note
worthy of + note
用法筆記
This sense is almost entirely restricted to the fixed phrases 'of note' and 'worthy of note'. It does not appear freely (e.g., do not say 'this has much note').
常見錯誤
note — 動詞
1. to notice or become aware of something, especially through careful observation o
察覺；留意
注意到或發現某事
to notice or become aware of something, especially through careful observation or attention to detail.
The doctor noted a slight improvement in the patient's breathing after the treatment.
醫生注意到治療後病人的呼吸有了輕微改善。
note + noun phrase (a change / a difference / an improvement)
Walking through the garden, Pim noted that the cherry blossoms had begun to open.
Pim 走過花園時，注意到櫻花已經開始綻放了。
The security guard noted how the stranger seemed to study the building before walking away.
警衛注意到那個陌生人在離開前似乎在仔細觀察這棟建築。
Nora noted with concern that her passport had expired only two days before her trip.
Nora 擔憂地發現她的護照在出發前兩天就過期了。
文法句型
note + that-clause
note + wh-word + clause
note + noun phrase
用法筆記
Not usually used in progressive tenses (❌ 'I am noting a problem'). In everyday speech, 'notice' is more common; 'note' is slightly more formal and implies deliberate attention. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about becoming aware, while sense 2 is about recording or mentioning something for others.
常見錯誤
2. to mention something or write it down in an official or formal way, so that it i
指出；記錄
正式提及或寫下以留存紀錄
to mention something or write it down in an official or formal way, so that it is recorded or brought to people's attention.
The report notes that unemployment has fallen by two percent this quarter.
報告指出本季失業率下降了兩個百分點。
report / study / article notes that + clause
It should be noted that the library will be closed during the winter holidays.
應注意的是圖書館在冬季假期期間將不開放。
passive: it should be noted that ...
The minutes of the meeting noted three major decisions made by the board of directors.
會議紀錄記載了董事會做出的三項重大決策。
As the researcher noted in her paper, further studies are needed to confirm the results.
正如研究人員在她的論文中指出的，需要進一步研究來確認結果。
Please note that the deadline for applications has been extended by one week.
請注意，申請截止日期已延長一週。
- omit
leave something out deliberately
文法句型
note + that-clause
be noted + that-clause
note + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is the more formal of the two verb senses. It often appears in academic writing, official announcements, reports, and instructions. The phrase 'please note that...' is a common formula for drawing attention to important information.