metric
/ˈmetrɪk; `mɛtrɪk/ adj
1 of or based on themetre1 （公制长度单位）米的, 以米为基础的
metric measurement, dimensions, scale, etc 以米为单位的量度、 维数度、 刻度等.
2 made, measured, etc according to the metric system 公制的; 十进制的; 米制的
These screws are metric, ie have been measured in fractions of a metre. 这些螺钉是公制的.
The petrol pumps have gone metric, ie measure petrol in litres. 汽油加油泵已采用公制了.
3 = metrical.