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automatic

英  [ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(机器或装置)自动的

    An automatic machine or device is one that has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.

    反义词

    manual

    双语例句

    例:

    Modern trains have automatic doors.

    现代火车都有自动门。

    2(武器)自动的

    An automatic weapon is one that keeps firing shots until you stop pulling the trigger.

    双语例句

    例:

    Three gunmen with automatic rifles opened fire.

    3名手持自动步枪的歹徒开了火。

    3(行动)无意识的

    An automatic action is one that you do without thinking about it.

    双语例句

    例:

    All of the automatic body functions, even breathing, are affected.

    所有无意识的身体机能,甚至呼吸,都受到影响。

    NOUN. 名词
  • automatics

    1[C 可数名词] 自动档汽车

    An automatic is a car in which the gears change automatically as the car's speed increases or decreases.

    2[C 可数名词] 自动式武器

    An automatic is a weapon that keeps firing until you stop pulling the trigger.

    双语例句

    例:

    He drew his automatic and began running in the direction of the sounds.

    他拔出自动枪,朝发出声音的方向跑去。

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