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

• In fact, Americans don't use the metric system at all.
  实际上，美国人根本就不用公制。
• A metric system of measurement units based upon the meter ( length), gram ( weight), second ( time) and amperes ( electrical current).
  基于米（长度）、克（重量）、秒（时间）和安培（电流）的一种测量单位公制系统。
• On what unit is the metric system based?
  米制以什么单位为基础？
• The British people were accustomed to the metric system long ago.
  很久以前，英国人就习惯于公制计量了。
• In the metric system, measurements are made in meters, litres and grammes.
  在公制中，计量是用米、升、克。
• 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 USA still hasn't gone over to the metric system.
  美国仍还没改用公制。
• Express in the metric system.
  为公有制制度来表示。
• We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system
  我们正逐渐过渡到完全使用公制。
• They are all part of the metric system.
  他们是公制的一部分。