centimetre
/ˈsentɪmiːtə/ · /ˈsentəmiːtər/
CEFR level A2Topic ScienceWord #966 in the learning path
厘米；公分
Definitions
n. A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
厘米；公分
Example
This little plant grew one centimetre in a week.
这株小植物一周长高了一厘米。
Even a small rise in sea level, measured in centimetres, can increase flooding risks in coastal communities.
即使海平面仅上升几厘米，也可能增加沿海社区的洪水风险。
Collocations
- a centimetre long
- square centimetre
- cubic centimetre
Usage tip
英式拼写centimetre，美式centimeter；缩写cm。
FAQ
- What does centimetre mean?
- A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
- How is centimetre pronounced?
- UK /ˈsentɪmiːtə/, US /ˈsentəmiːtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
