millimetre
/ˈmɪlɪmiːtə/ · /ˈmɪləmiːtər/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #2565 in the learning path
毫米
Definitions
n. A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre
毫米
Example
The shelf was just a millimetre too wide to fit.
架子只宽了一毫米，却放不进去。
Even a few millimetres of sea level rise can increase flood risks for vulnerable coastal communities over time.
随着时间推移，即使海平面仅上升几毫米，也会增加脆弱沿海社区的洪灾风险。
Collocations
- a millimetre thick
- a few millimetres
- measured in millimetres
Usage tip
缩写为mm；美式拼写为millimeter；一厘米等于十毫米。
FAQ
- What does millimetre mean?
- A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre
- How is millimetre pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪlɪmiːtə/, US /ˈmɪləmiːtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
