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

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。
On what unit is the metric system based?
米制以什么单位为基础？
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。
They are all part of the metric system.
他们是公制的一部分。
The USA still hasn't gone over to the metric system.
美国仍还没改用公制。
In the metric system, measurements are made in metres and liters.
在公制中，用米和升作计量单位。
In the metric system liquid volume is measured in liters.
在公制中，液体的容量用公升计量。
In the metric system, measurements are made in meters, litres and grammes.
在公制中，计量是用米、升、克。
We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system
我们正逐渐过渡到完全使用公制。
How many is it measureed according to the metric system?
按公制度量它是多少？