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？
• 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。
• 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。
• The most difficult problem that the scientists and mathematicians worked on for the metric system was to measure the meter.
  科学家和数学家致力于公制的最大的难题是测量米的长度。
• 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。
• We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system
  我们正逐渐过渡到完全使用公制。
• In the metric system, measurements are made in meters, litres and grammes.
  在公制中，计量是用米、升、克。
• How many is it measureed according to the metric system?
  按公制度量它是多少？
• Express in the metric system.
  为公有制制度来表示。
• 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。