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

On what unit is the metric system based?
米制以什么单位为基础？
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。
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 fit to all of the world.
公制适用于全世界。
The kilometer is the biggest unit of length in the metric system.
公里是米制中最长的。
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。
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。
In the metric system, measurements are made in metres and liters.
在公制中，用米和升作计量单位。
Extended features include a list of23 fundamental constants, illustration of the activity series of metals, metric system prefixes and a historical summary of superconducting materials.
扩展功能包括了23基本常数，对金属系列活动，公制前缀和超导材料的历史概况说明清单。