n 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)
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复数形式:litres
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plural of decilitre n a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter
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plural of half-litre
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plural of hectolitre n a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters