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？
• Extended features include a list of23 fundamental constants, illustration of the activity series of metals, metric system prefixes and a historical summary of superconducting materials.
  扩展功能包括了23基本常数，对金属系列活动，公制前缀和超导材料的历史概况说明清单。
• The USA still hasn't gone over to the metric system.
  美国仍还没改用公制。
• In the metric system, measurements are made in metres and liters.
  在公制中，用米和升作计量单位。
• ( 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 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。
• They are all part of the metric system.
  他们是公制的一部分。
• You use metric system for expressing weight, don'you?
  你们用公制表示重量，是吗？
• 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？
• The metric system is fit to all of the world.
  公制适用于全世界。