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

• For example, we use the metric system of measurement, the US uses a different system of measurement.
  我们使用公制计量法而美国却使用一种不同的计量法。
• The metric system is fit to all of the world.
  公制适用于全世界。
• In the metric system liquid volume is measured in liters.
  在公制中，液体的容量用公升计量。
• 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。
• They are all part of the metric system.
  他们是公制的一部分。
• 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。
• 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？
• We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system
  我们正逐渐过渡到完全使用公制。
• ( 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。