词汇 | metrication |
释义 | metrication noun[ U ] uk /ˌmet.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌmet.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the process of changing to using metric units for measuring things采用公制;公制化 Measurements in general altitude bathymetric bathymetrically bathymetry be running at somethingidiom calibrate cubic drop elevation factor knee-length metric micro non-measurable pico- scale setting stopping distance tera- uncalibrated metrication | Business Englishmetrication noun[ U ] uk /ˌmetrɪˈkeɪʃən/us MEASURES the change from measuring things in imperial units (= feet, pounds, pints, etc.) to using metric units (= metres, kilograms, litres, etc.): Metrication has still not been fully implemented in the construction industry. Examples of metricationmetrication Some seem to be resigned to it because for some reason they think that metrication will be in the interests of the export trade generally. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 How does he intend to allay public disquiet about metrication, which has forced the furnishing trades to abandon metric measures for curtains and carpets? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He was a staunch upholder of the freedom of the individual and, as a corollary, was passionately opposed to compulsory metrication. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But the truth is that metrication cannot stop at the factory gate. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It would be senseless to drive into metrication overnight, but no one can accuse us of doing that. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Metrication of carafes of 10 fluid ounces and 20 fluid ounces is retained so that imperial measures can continue to be used. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Quite a number of questions were asked by the denizens of another place about metrication, but with very little success. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 First, as to the necessity, we live with enclaves of metrication within the commercial, industrial and academic worlds. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Yet there are still some slaggards, laggards and recalcitrants who are still talking as if metrication were an open question. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Metrication in the merchant shipping area is expected to be completed by the end of 1979 and of import duties by the middle of 1977. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This leads me straight to the question of metrication, which fills me with great horror. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I could go on to talk about referenda on metrication, rates or taxes. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We are bearing the metrication issue very much in mind. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In none of the countries which have changed over to metric has it been possible to estimate the costs or benefits of metrication. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This is far from being a total metrication debate. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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