automatic

US [ˌɔtəˈmætɪk]
UK [ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk]
  • adj.自动的;无意识的;不假思索的;必然的
  • n.自动步枪;自动变速汽车;自动换挡汽车
  • Web机械的;自动机械;自动化
Plural Form:automatics  
automatic
adj.
1.
自动的having controls that work without needing a person to operate them
automatic doors
自动门
a fully automatic driverless train
全自动无人驾驶列车
automatic transmission(= in a car, etc.)
(汽车等内的)自动变速器
an automatic rifle(= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed)
自动步枪
2.
无意识的;不假思索的done or happening without thinking
Breathing is an automatic function of the body.
呼吸是一种无意识的功能。
My reaction was automatic.
我的反应是不由自主的。
3.
必然的;当然的always happening as a result of a particular action or situation
A fine for this offence is automatic.
这种违法行为当然要罚款。
n.
1.
自动步枪a gun that can fire bullets continuously as long as the trigger is pressed
2.
自动变速汽车;自动换挡汽车a car with a system of gears that operates without direct action from the driver

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