Definitions
adj. Done by hand or operated by a person, not automatically.
手工的；手动的
adj. Involving physical work rather than mainly mental work.
体力劳动的
n. A book giving instructions for using or doing something.
使用手册；指南
Example
This manual coffee grinder takes some effort to turn.
这个手动咖啡研磨器转起来有些费力。
Although automation increases productivity, many industries still rely on manual labour for complex tasks.
尽管自动化提高了生产率，许多行业仍依靠体力劳动来完成复杂任务。
Collocations
- manual labour
- manual control
- instruction manual
- user manual
Word family
- manually (adv.)
Usage tip
作形容词指手动或体力的；作名词指手册。
FAQ
- What does manual mean?
- Done by hand or operated by a person, not automatically. Involving physical work rather than mainly mental work. A book giving instructions for using or doing something.
- How is manual pronounced?
- UK /ˈmænjuəl/, US /ˈmænjuəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
