metric system

英 [ˈmetrɪk ˈsɪstəm]

美 [ˈmetrɪk ˈsɪstəm]

n.  公制; 米制

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牛津词典

noun

• 公制；米制
  the system of measurement that uses the metre, the kilogram and the litre as basic units

柯林斯词典

• 米制，公制(以米、克、升等为单位)
  The metric systemis the system of measurement that uses metres, grams, and litres.

英英释义

noun

• a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram and the second

双语例句

• The British people were accustomed to the metric system long ago.
  很久以前，英国人就习惯于公制计量了。
• You use metric system for expressing weight, don'you?
  你们用公制表示重量，是吗？
• Liter is a unit of capacity in the metric system.
  升是公制中的一个容量单位。
• The metric system is fit to all of the world.
  公制适用于全世界。
• They are all part of the metric system.
  他们是公制的一部分。
• How many is it measureed according to the metric system?
  按公制度量它是多少？
• The introduction of the metric system in Britain is being phased.
  英国引进米制度量衡制度的工作正在分阶段进行。
• In fact, Americans don't use the metric system at all.
  实际上，美国人根本就不用公制。
• Express in the metric system.
  为公有制制度来表示。
• ( of verse) having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables.
  （韵文）音量基于音节的音长而不是重音的韵律系统。