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

• On what unit is the metric system based?
  米制以什么单位为基础？
• The commonly used systems in the world are the Metric System, the British System and the U.S.System.
  目前国际上通用的度量衡制度有米制、英制和美制。
• The metric system is the measuring system based on the meter for length, the gram for weight and the liter for capacity, which counts by tens.
  公制是基于以米为长度单位，克为重量单位，公升为容积单位的测量系统，它们都是十进位。
• 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。
• How many is it measureed according to the metric system?
  按公制度量它是多少？
• ( 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。
• The USA still hasn't gone over to the metric system.
  美国仍还没改用公制。
• In the metric system liquid volume is measured in liters.
  在公制中，液体的容量用公升计量。
• You use metric system for expressing weight, don'you?
  你们用公制表示重量，是吗？
• Express in the metric system.
  为公有制制度来表示。