Word
avoirdupois
/ˌævədəˈpɒiz/
noun
常衡制
a system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces (or 7,000 grains)
- 1.
a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
常衡制
- 2.
excess bodily weight
身体过重
身体过重；常衡；体重；肥胖；[化] 英国常衡制
In use
In the United States, many food products are sold by avoirdupois, with weights in pounds and ounces.
The label shows the net weight in avoirdupois, so you can compare it with the metric figure.
In her first nutrition class, the students learned how to convert avoirdupois to grams.
the + avoirdupois
常衡制作主语时常带定冠词
The avoirdupois is the most common system of weights in the US.
常衡制是美国最常用的重量系统。
avoirdupois + noun
avoirdupois 常作定语修饰重量单位或系统
One avoirdupois pound equals 16 ounces.
一常衡磅等于16盎司。
in + avoirdupois
表示使用常衡制计量
Connections
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