| 释义 |
avoirdupois /,vsIs'p2ir; , ssv6s'p2ir/ n system of weights used, before metrication, in most English-speaking countries (1 pound = 16 ounces), used for all goods except precious metals and stones, and medicines. 常衡(改用十进侧前大多数英语国家所用之衡制，一磅等于十六两，除贵金属、宝石、药品外, 一切货物均适用)。→ App 5. 参看附录五。 |