short ton 短吨
metric ton 公制吨
unit of weight 重量单位
1. The ship was carrying 500 long tons of coal.
这艘船运载了500长吨的煤炭。
2. Steel is often measured in long tons.
钢铁通常以长吨为单位进行测量。
A: How many long tons does the shipment weigh?
A：这批货物的重量是多少长吨？
B: It is exactly 20 long tons.
B：正好是20长吨。
1) 英国英制重量单位
2) 等于2240磅的质量单位
1. 长吨
e.g.
The cargo weighs 10 long tons.
货物重10长吨。
noun
1. A unit of weight used in the United Kingdom, equal to 2240 pounds.