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

• Since when has China been using the metric system?
  中国从什么时候起使用公制度量衡的？
• An expanded and modified version of the metric system, the International System addresses the needs of modern science for additional and more accurate units of measurement.
  公制的扩大和修改版本，即国际制度针对了现代科学附加的及更加正确的度量单位的需要。
• The metric system is fit to all of the world.
  公制适用于全世界。
• In the metric system, measurements are made in metres and liters.
  在公制中，用米和升作计量单位。
• Liter is a unit of capacity in the metric system.
  升是公制中的一个容量单位。
• 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。
• The metric system shall be used for all drawings.
  所有图纸应采用米制。
• 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。
• They are all part of the metric system.
  他们是公制的一部分。