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avoirdupois weight

/ˌævərdəˈpɔɪz weɪt/

翻译: 一种以磅为基本单位的重量体系,1磅等于16盎司或7000格令,主要在美国使用,英国过去也用它来衡量大多数商品和货物。

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/ˌævərdəˈpɔɪz weɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • zh一种以磅为基本单位的重量体系,1磅等于16盎司或7000格令,主要在美国使用,英国过去也用它来衡量大多数商品和货物。

A system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, used primarily in the United States and formerly in the United Kingdom for measuring most goods and commodities.

  1. Standard system of weightC1formal

    A system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, used in the US and UK for most goods.

    zh常衡制

    • The recipe uses avoirdupois weight for the ingredients.
    • In the US, body weight is measured in avoirdupois pounds.
    • The package was weighed using the avoirdupois system.