*me·ter/`mitə; ˈmiːtə/ n [C] 1 the American spelling of METRE ☆ METRE 的美式拼法 2 a piece of equipment that measures the amount of gas, electricity, time etc you have used 〔煤气、电、时间等的〕计量器; 计，仪; 表: The cab driver looked at the meter and said, “$5.70, please”. 计程车司机看着计程器说道，“请付 5.70 美元”。