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

• 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。
• The metric system shall be used for all drawings.
  所有图纸应采用米制。
• 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 USA still hasn't gone over to the metric system.
  美国仍还没改用公制。
• 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 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。
• Liter is a unit of capacity in the metric system.
  升是公制中的一个容量单位。
• The kilometer is the biggest unit of length in the metric system.
  公里是米制中最长的。
• The metric system is now used by almost all the countries in the world.
  米制现在被全世界几乎所有的国家采用。
• 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。