What does automatic mean?

Working by itself without direct human control. Done without conscious thought or deliberate effort. Happening as a direct result without a separate decision.

How is automatic pronounced?

UK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/, US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/.

automatic

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

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Definitions

adj. Working by itself without direct human control.

自动的

adj. Done without conscious thought or deliberate effort.

不自觉的；无意识的

adj. Happening as a direct result without a separate decision.

必然发生的

Example

The automatic doors opened as I approached the supermarket.

我走近超市时，自动门打开了。

Automatic lighting systems can reduce energy consumption by switching off when nobody is present in a room.

自动照明系统能在房间无人时关闭灯光，从而降低能耗。

Collocations

automatic doors
automatic response
automatic renewal

Word family

automatically (adv.)
automate (v.)
automation (n.)

Antonyms

manual

Usage tip

可指机器自动运作，也可指人未经思考的反应。

FAQ

What does automatic mean?: Working by itself without direct human control. Done without conscious thought or deliberate effort. Happening as a direct result without a separate decision.
How is automatic pronounced?: UK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/, US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.