metric system

英 [ˈmetrɪk ˈsɪstəm]

美 [ˈmetrɪk ˈsɪstəm]

n. 公制; 米制

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

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.

noun

a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram and the second

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。
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。
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。
On what unit is the metric system based?
米制以什么单位为基础？
In the metric system, measurements are made in metres and liters.
在公制中，用米和升作计量单位。
They are all part of the metric system.
他们是公制的一部分。
( 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。
In fact, Americans don't use the metric system at all.
实际上，美国人根本就不用公制。
The commonly used systems in the world are the Metric System, the British System and the U.S.System.
目前国际上通用的度量衡制度有米制、英制和美制。