method

方法

【例】Brazilian coffee is usually transported by ocean vessels because these steamships are the cheapest method of transportation.

巴西的咖啡经常用海轮运输，因为这些汽轮是最便宜的运输方法。

meticulous

仔细的，细心的

【例】After meticulous discussion with our manufacturers, we are now pleased to advise you of their final consent to your minimum quantity of 1 000 pieces without adding anything to the original prices.

现我们乐于通知你方，经与我厂方仔细讨论，工厂已最后同意你方最小订货数量为1000件时，不在原价上增加任何费用。

metric

米制的，公制的

由metre，AmE meter派生的形容词。

【例】We are pleased to inform you that we have established, through the Bank of China, Tianjin Branch, an L/C in your favour covering 50 metric tons peanuts.

我们高兴地通知你方，我们已通过中国银行天津市分行开出以你方为受益人的关于50公吨花生的信用证。