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avoirdupois

/ˌævɑːdjuːˈpwɑː/ /ˌævɚdəˈpɔɪz/

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noun

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.

Examples :

""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。

history unit system amount commerce

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noun

英美常衡制

The official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959.

Examples :

"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。

mass system history

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noun

重量，分量 (多含幽默意味).

Weight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent).

Examples :

"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）。