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 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 liquid volume is measured in liters.
在公制中，液体的容量用公升计量。
Express in the metric system.
为公有制制度来表示。
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？
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。
How many is it measureed according to the metric system?
按公制度量它是多少？
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。
To improve the performance of NC machine tool, the paper introduces the method of custom macro programming technique and simple call on transfer process of the metric system ACME screw thread.
介绍了米制梯形螺纹车削加工用户宏程序的编制和简单调用的方法，对提高数控机床的使用性能有很大的帮助，对其它非标螺纹的编程也具有一定的借鉴意义。
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。