metric system
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公制
a standard of measurement that is based on the kilogram, the meter, and the liter
The metric system is an international system of measurement based on units of ten. It includes standardized units for length, which is meter, for mass, which is gram, for volume, which is liter, for temperature, which is Celsius, and other physical quantities. The metric system provides a simple and consistent framework for measuring and comparing quantities across different contexts and disciplines. It is widely used around the world in scientific research, engineering, industry, commerce, and everyday life.
- The metric system is an internationally recognized standard of measurement used in most countries around the world.
公制是一种国际公认的测量标准，在世界上大多数国家使用。
- The metric system uses prefixes such as milli-, centi-, and kilo- to denote fractions and multiples of its base units.
公制使用诸如毫、厘和千等前缀来表示其基本单位的分数和倍数。
- Scientists, engineers, and educators prefer the metric system for its simplicity and consistency in converting between units.
科学家、工程师和教育工作者更喜欢公制，因为它在单位转换中的简单性和一致性。
- The adoption of the metric system promotes global standardization and facilitates easier communication of measurements across borders.
采用公制促进了全球标准化，并促进了跨国界测量的更简便交流。
- The fundamental units of the metric system include the meter for length, the kilogram for mass, and the second for time.
公制的基本单位包括长度的米、质量的千克和时间的秒。