在英语中,"jot down" 或 "jot something down" 表示临时记录或记下某事物。这个短语来自英文单词 "jot",意思是"稍稍记录"或"简要记录"。

例句:

Can you jot down your phone number for me? 您能给我临时记下您的电话号码吗?
I'll jot down a few notes on this piece of paper. 我会在这张纸上稍稍记录一些笔记。
I always carry a pen and paper with me, just in case I need to jot something down. 我总是带着笔和纸,以防万一我需要简要记录下什么。