noun🔗Share常衡制 The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.""Before metrication, British grocers used the avoirdupois system to weigh flour, sugar, and other goods." "在公制化之前，英国的杂货商使用常衡制来称量面粉、糖和其他商品。historyunitsystemamountcommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share英美常衡制 The official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959."Before 1959, the grocery store used avoirdupois to weigh the bags of potatoes. "在1959年之前，那家杂货店用英美常衡制来称量土豆。masssystemhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share重量，分量 (多含幽默意味). Weight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent)."After weeks of holiday feasting, the man groaned and lamented his considerable avoirdupois as he tried to button his trousers. "经过几周的节日大餐，那人扣裤子的时候，痛苦地呻吟并哀叹自己那沉甸甸的“分量”（多含幽默意味）。massphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
