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 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。
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。
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？
In the metric system liquid volume is measured in liters.
在公制中，液体的容量用公升计量。
Liter is a unit of capacity in the metric system.
升是公制中的一个容量单位。
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。
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。
An expanded and modified version of the metric system, the International System addresses the needs of modern science for additional and more accurate units of measurement.
公制的扩大和修改版本，即国际制度针对了现代科学附加的及更加正确的度量单位的需要。
We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system
我们正逐渐过渡到完全使用公制。