metric

名词 metric:

1. a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
   同义词：metric function
2. a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
   同义词：metric unit
3. a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
   同义词：system of measurement

形容词 metric:

1. based on the meter as a standard of measurement
   同义词：metrical
2. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
   同义词：measured, metrical

1. The price quoted was for the small lot you named,5 metric tons; we can offer you10% off for a150-ton lot.
   这一价格是针对你方5吨小批量订货的，如果订150吨，我们可降价10％。
2. Britain changed to a metric system of currency in 1970.
   1970年英国已改用公制货币。
3. Most countries adopt metric system.
   大多数国家采用米制。
4. The metric-system is used in most countries over the world.
   公制在世界上大多数国家使用。