metric
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++met·ric /ˈmetrɪk/ adjective 1 TMusing or connected with the metric system of weights and measures 公制的，米制的 → imperial a metric tonne 一公吨 The parts all come in metric sizes now. 现在配件都采用公制规格。2. TMmetrical 用诗体写的，格律诗的
Examples from the Corpus
metric• In terms of this new time coordinate the Schwarzschild metric becomes.• One metric by which collocations may be measured and grouped is to rate them on a scale of probability.• The metric equation for free fall is so that.• These are second order differential equations for the four metric functions.• It is instructive also to express the metric in Kruskal-Szekeres form.• These two factors together mean that the fundamentals of the metric system present difficulties to them.• As experienced Yankees know, one of the big adventures is dealing with the metric system.• Commercial facilities within the state manage 733,515 metric tons of material.• 2.3 metric tonsOrigin metric (1800-1900) French métrique, from mètre; → METER1met·ric adjectiveChineseSyllable
using with metric measures and Corpus weights system or connected of the
metric
met‧ric /ˈmetrɪk/
adjective1. using or connected with the metric system of weights and measures ⇨ imperial:
a metric tonne
The parts all come in metric sizes now.
2. metrical
met‧ric /ˈmetrɪk/
adjective1. using or connected with the metric system of weights and measures ⇨ imperial: 2. metrical