Definitions
adj. Using measurement units such as metres, litres, and grams.
公制的
n. A measurement used to judge performance, quality, or progress.
衡量指标
Example
This kitchen scale uses metric units for every ingredient.
这个厨房秤用公制单位称量每种食材。
Although income is a useful metric, it cannot fully capture a population's quality of life.
尽管收入是一项有用的衡量指标，但它无法全面反映人口的生活质量。
Collocations
- metric system
- metric units
- performance metric
Usage tip
形容词指公制的；名词指指标，常用复数。
FAQ
- What does metric mean?
- Using measurement units such as metres, litres, and grams. A measurement used to judge performance, quality, or progress.
- How is metric pronounced?
- UK /ˈmetrɪk/, US /ˈmetrɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
