a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
例句
用作名词 (n.)
The capacity of this bottle is one litre. 这个瓶子的容量是1公升。
A litre of gas has less mass than a litre of water. 一公升的气体质量少于一公升的水。
常见句型
用作名词 (n.)
Liter is a unit of capacity in the metric system. 升是公制中的一个容量单位。
You can drive 100 kilometers on 8 liters. 你用8升汽油可行车100公里以上。