Automatic Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

automatic

verb

快速理解

What does "Automatic" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Automatic"?

「automatic」作動詞時,主要指使某物自動化或自動運作。

  1. 1

    使自動化

    EN: to make a process or machine operate automatically

    翻譯: 使(流程或機器)自動運作

  2. 2

    自動觸發

    EN: to cause something to happen automatically as a response

    翻譯: 使某事物作為回應而自動發生

  3. 3

    自動執行

    EN: to perform an action automatically without manual intervention

    翻譯: 無需手動介入即自動執行某動作

小提醒:注意「automatic」作動詞時較不常見,通常用於技術或系統語境,口語中更常使用其形容詞形式或片語如「set to automatic」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Automatic" in English

How to pronounce "Automatic" in English?"Automatic" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Automatic" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Automatic"?How does "Automatic" change by context?

1. to make a process or device operate automatically

使(過程或設備)自動化

The factory automated the assembly line to increase production.

工廠將裝配線自動化以提高產量。

We need to automate these repetitive tasks.

我們需要將這些重複性任務自動化。

2. to convert a manual system or process to one that functions with minimal human intervention

將手動系統或流程轉換為幾乎無需人工干預即可運作的系統

The company is automating its customer service with chatbots.

該公司正使用聊天機器人將其客戶服務自動化。

They automated the billing process to reduce errors.

他們將帳單處理流程自動化以減少錯誤。

3. to cause something to start or occur automatically in response to a condition or trigger

使某事物在特定條件或觸發下自動開始或發生

The software can automate backups every night at midnight.

該軟體可以設定在每晚午夜自動進行備份。

The thermostat automates the heating based on room temperature.

恆溫器根據室溫自動調節暖氣。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Automatic"?How to make natural sentences with "Automatic"?
PatternMeaningExample
automatic + noun自動的(事物)The building has an automatic door. (這棟大樓有自動門。)
be + automatic是自動的The payment system is fully automatic. (這個支付系統是全自動的。)
become + automatic變得自動化Over time, the process became automatic. (隨著時間推移,這個流程變得自動化了。)
make + something + automatic使某事物自動化They made the lights automatic to save energy. (他們讓燈光自動化以節省能源。)
automatic + for + someone對某人來說是自動的After years of practice, playing the scales was automatic for her. (經過多年練習,彈奏音階對她來說已是自動反應。)

用法說明

How is "Automatic" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Automatic"?

automatic to do vs automatic doing

  • "automatic to do" 通常描述一個系統或裝置在特定條件下「會自動執行」某個一次性或特定的動作,強調的是觸發後的單一反應。
  • "automatic doing" 則常描述一個裝置或過程「持續自動進行」某個行為或狀態,強調的是其內建、持續的功能或模式。
  • 在描述機器或軟體的預設功能時,兩者有時可互換,但細微差別在於 "to do" 偏向目的性動作,而 "doing" 偏向持續性狀態。 EN: The software is automatic to save the file when you close it. 翻譯: 這款軟體會在你關閉時自動儲存檔案。

EN:The camera has an automatic saving feature for every shot.

翻譯:這台相機具備每拍一張就自動儲存的功能。

EN:The system is set to automatic to reboot after an update.

翻譯:系統設定為在更新後自動重新啟動。

EN:The factory is now automatic running 24 hours a day.

翻譯:這間工廠現在是全天候24小時自動運作。

總結建議

一般描述內建功能或持續狀態時,使用 "automatic doing" 較為自然;若強調在特定觸發條件下執行的單一動作,則可使用 "automatic to do"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Automatic" and similar words?How to choose "Automatic" vs alternatives?

automatic vs automate

"automatic" 是形容詞,描述一個過程或裝置是自動的、不需人為干預的。"automate" 是動詞,指將某個過程或任務改為自動化。

automatic vs autonomous

"automatic" 強調按照預設程序或機制運行,不需即時人為指令。"autonomous" 則強調擁有自主決策和獨立運作的能力。

automatic vs mechanized

"automatic" 指完全由機器或系統控制,無需人為介入。"mechanized" 指使用機器來執行原本由人力完成的工作,但可能仍需要一些操作員。

口語用法

How is "Automatic" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Automatic"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或模仿某人說話時,表示某件事會自動發生或自動進行。 EN: He was like, "Don't worry, the system automates everything." 翻譯: 他當時就說:「別擔心,系統會自動處理一切。」

EN:She told me, "Once you set it up, it just automates."

翻譯:她告訴我:「你設定好之後,它就會自動運作了。」

語氣強調

用於強調過程或動作是「全自動的」、「不需人為介入的」,常帶有輕鬆或驚嘆的語氣。 EN: This new app totally automates my expense reports—it's amazing! 翻譯: 這個新應用程式完全自動處理我的費用報告,太神奇了!

EN:You mean the whole factory line automates now? That's crazy.

翻譯:你是說整條生產線現在都自動化了?太誇張了。

停頓填充

在思考或解釋時,作為填充詞,引出後續關於自動化如何運作的說明。 EN: So the process... automates... by using sensors and AI. 翻譯: 所以這個流程…會自動進行…是透過感應器和人工智慧。

EN:What it does is, it automates... you know, the boring repetitive tasks.

翻譯:它的功能就是,自動化…你知道的,那些無聊的重複性工作。

正式寫作注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免將 "automate" 用於上述口語情境。建議使用更精確、完整的表達,例如 "is automated"、"performs automatically" 或 "enables the automation of"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Automatic"?What fixed phrases with "Automatic" should I remember?

automatic something

automatic + [noun]

使某物自動化

automatic the process

automatic + the + [process/task]

將流程/任務自動化

automate away

automate away + [jobs/tasks]

透過自動化消除(工作、任務)

fully automated

fully automated + [system/process]

完全自動化的(系統/流程)

automate responses

automate + [responses/emails/replies]

自動化(回覆、電子郵件、回應)

highly automated

highly automated + [factory/plant/operation]

高度自動化的(工廠、設施、操作)

automate manually

automate + [a previously manual process]

將(先前手動的流程)自動化

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Automatic"?Which "Automatic" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The system will automatic the process.

The system will automate the process.

「automatic」是形容詞,意思是「自動的」。當要表達「使…自動化」這個動作時,應該使用動詞「automate」。

×The doors automatic close after 10 seconds.

The doors close automatically after 10 seconds.

「automatic」是形容詞,不能直接修飾動詞。要修飾動詞「close」,必須使用副詞「automatically」。

×The software is automatic with updates.

The software updates automatically. / The software has automatic updates.

「automatic with」不是標準的英文搭配。若要表達「自動更新」,應使用「update automatically」(動詞+副詞)或「automatic updates」(形容詞+名詞)。

×We installed an automated door.

We installed an automatic door.

「automatic」強調內建機制使其自行運作(如感應門)。「automated」通常指透過技術(如電腦程式)將原本手動的流程改為自動,常用於工業或商業流程。雖然有時可互換,但描述門、武器、習慣等,多用「automatic」。

×It is automatic process.

It is an automatic process.

「automatic」是形容詞,修飾單數可數名詞「process」時,前面必須加上不定冠詞「an」(因為「automatic」以母音開頭)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Automatic"?What are tense/participle forms of "Automatic"?
automatics(3rd_singular)automaticing(present_participle)automaticed(past)automaticed(past_participle)