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

• You use metric system for expressing weight, don'you?
  你们用公制表示重量，是吗？
• On what unit is the metric system based?
  米制以什么单位为基础？
• 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。
• The metric system of weights and measures shall be introduced in this contract unless otherwise instructed by the Purchaser.
  合同中应采用公制计量单位，除非买方另有要求。
• Most countries adopt metric system and so his country did.
  大多数国家采取米制，他的国家也是这样。
• In the metric system, measurements are made in meters, litres and grammes.
  在公制中，计量是用米、升、克。
• 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。
• The kilometer is the biggest unit of length in the metric system.
  公里是米制中最长的。
• The USA still hasn't gone over to the metric system.
  美国仍还没改用公制。