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。

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A unit of volume in the British Imperial System, used in liquid and dry measure, equal to4quarts (4.546liters).

英制加仑英国度量衡系统用于液体和干容量单位，等于4夸脱4。

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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。

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