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/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈsɪstəm/

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/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈsɪstəm/B2formalbritishtechnical
  • ruТермин, обозначающий традиционную систему измерений, используемую в Соединённом Королевстве и некоторых странах Содружества, включающую такие единицы, как дюймы, футы, ярды и мили для длины, а также фунты и унции для веса. Она отличается от метрической системы.

A term referring to the traditional system of measurement used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, including units such as inches, feet, yards, and miles for length, and pounds and ounces for weight. It is distinct from the metric system.

  1. System of measurementB2formalbritish

    A traditional system of weights and measures used historically in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries, including units like inches, feet, pounds, and gallons.

    ruАнглийская система

    • The English system uses feet and inches for length.
    • In the English system, weight is measured in pounds and ounces.
    • Many older recipes still use the English system of measurement.