1 automatic /ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of AUTOMATIC
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of a machine or device : having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person自动的 -
an automatic door [=a door that opens without being pushed]自动门
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an automatic coffeemaker [=a coffeemaker that can be programmed to start and shut off by itself]自动咖啡机
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I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission. [=a system that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver]她的车使用的是手动而不是自动变速器,所以我不会开。
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of a gun : shooting many bullets very quickly when the trigger is pulled(枪)自动的 — compare semiautomatic 3
[more automatic; most automatic] : happening or done without deliberate thought or effort未加思考的;自然的 -
Without thinking, he gave an automatic reply.他未加思索地就给了回复。
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She always has an automatic smile for everyone.她总是对每个人都报以自然的微笑。
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: always happening because of a rule, law, previous agreement, etc.必然的 — automatically
/ˌɑːtəˈmætɪkli/ adverb -
The garage doors open automatically.车库门自动开启。
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The fee will be automatically added to the bill.费用将自动记在账单上。
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Each individual winner automatically qualifies for the grand prize, which will be drawn at the end of the month.每个获胜者自动获得抽取大奖资格。该大奖将于月底抽出。
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She has her pay check automatically deposited.她把她的工资自动存起来。
2 automatic /ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/ noun
plural automatics
2 automatic
/ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/
noun
plural automatics
Learner's definition of AUTOMATIC
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: a gun that shoots many bullets very quickly : an automatic weapon自动手枪;自动化武器
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: a vehicle that changes gears by itself at different speeds : a car with automatic transmission自动变速汽车