avoirdupois
avoirdupois — 名詞
1. A standard way to measure weight used in the United States and other English-spe
常衡制
16盎司為1磅的英美重量制
A standard way to measure weight used in the United States and other English-speaking countries, where one pound equals sixteen ounces.
The old recipe book from Vermont lists every ingredient by avoirdupois weight, not metric.
佛蒙特州的舊食譜書以常衡制列出每種食材的重量，而非公制。
avoirdupois weight
Vikram had to learn the avoirdupois system when his job moved him to Chicago.
Vikram 的工作調到芝加哥後，他必須學習常衡制。
avoirdupois system
Nia checked the avoirdupois weight of her suitcase before boarding the flight to Tokyo.
Nia 在飛往東京的班機起飛前，檢查了行李箱的常衡重量。
Haruto compared the avoirdupois and metric weights before filling out the shipping form.
Haruto 在填寫託運單之前，比較了常衡制與公制的重量。
- imperial weight
a broader term that includes avoirdupois as part of the British imperial system
- standard weight
less technical; refers to everyday weight measurement in the US
- troy weight
a different system used exclusively for precious metals and gemstones
- metric system
the decimal-based system of grams and kilograms used in most countries
用法筆記
Only used as a singular uncountable noun. The system is typically contrasted with troy weight (for precious metals) and the metric system.
常見錯誤
2. Extra weight on a person’s body, especially fatty tissue that makes them heavier
贅肉；體重
身上多餘的脂肪或重量
Extra weight on a person’s body, especially fatty tissue that makes them heavier than they would like.
After three months of holiday meals, Theo noticed some extra avoirdupois around his waist.
連續三個月的節日大餐後，Theo 發現腰間多了一些贅肉。
extra avoirdupois
The fitness trainer helped Abigail reduce her avoirdupois through daily walks and healthy eating.
健身教練幫助 Abigail 透過每天散步和健康飲食來減少體重。
reduce her avoirdupois
Jack’s doctor warned him that his growing avoirdupois could raise his blood pressure.
Jack 的醫生警告他，體重不斷增加可能會導致血壓升高。
Noor decided to start running every morning to shed some unwanted avoirdupois.
Noor 決定每天早晨跑步，甩掉一些多餘的體重。
- body fat
more neutral and clinical; less playful
- flab
more informal and slightly negative in tone
- excess weight
more straightforward and widely understood
用法筆記
Used humorously or euphemistically rather than as a medical term. Avoid in clinical writing.
常見錯誤
avoirdupois — 形容詞
- avoirdupoispositive
- more avoirdupoiscomparative
- most avoirdupoissuperlative
1. Measured or stated using the avoirdupois system of pounds and ounces.
常衡的
以常衡制計量的
Measured or stated using the avoirdupois system of pounds and ounces.
The local butcher sells beef at five dollars per avoirdupois pound.
當地的肉鋪以每常衡磅五美元的價格販售牛肉。
avoirdupois pound
Emma checked the avoirdupois weight on the cereal box before comparing prices.
Emma 在比較價格之前，查看了麥片盒上的常衡重量。
avoirdupois weight
The postal clerk wrote down the package’s avoirdupois ounces on the shipping label.
郵局人員在託運標籤上寫下了包裹的常衡盎司數。
Diego asked for two avoirdupois pounds of apples at the farmer’s market.
Diego 在農夫市集買了兩常衡磅的蘋果。
- standard
less specific; refers to everyday weight measurement in the US without naming the system
用法筆記
Always placed before the noun it modifies (attributive position). Never used after a linking verb.