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？
• 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。
• On what unit is the metric system based?
  米制以什么单位为基础？
• 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。
• 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。
• Liter is a unit of capacity in the metric system.
  升是公制中的一个容量单位。
• ( 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 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 the metric system, measurements are made in metres and liters.
  在公制中，用米和升作计量单位。