imperial system

基本解释

I did not know if they used the metric or the imperial system of measurement.
我不知道他们是用公制还是英制单位。
A unit of volume or capacity in the British Imperial System, used in liquid and dry measure, equal to 28.4 milliliters (. 734 cubic inches).
用于液体和固体测量的英制中的体积或容量单位，等于28.4毫升（.734立方英寸。
However, it should be remembered that all these numerous forms of means of payment had a common accounting basis in the pounds, shillings and pence of the imperial system.
但需要注意的是，所有这些支付手段都以帝国体系下的英镑、先令和便士为共同的计价基础。

What China is seeking is to refine its governance to overcome the shortcomings of a 2500 year old (from unification 221 BC) imperial system.
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