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

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。
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 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。
On what unit is the metric system based?
米制以什么单位为基础？
How many is it measureed according to the metric system?
按公制度量它是多少？
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 fit to all of the world.
公制适用于全世界。
In fact, Americans don't use the metric system at all.
实际上，美国人根本就不用公制。
They are all part of the metric system.
他们是公制的一部分。
You use metric system for expressing weight, don'you?
你们用公制表示重量，是吗？