Robot Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

robot

verb

快速理解

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

「robot」作為動詞,意指使某過程自動化或像機器人般行動。

  1. 1

    自動化

    EN: to automate a process or task

    翻譯: 使(過程或任務)自動化

  2. 2

    機械化行動

    EN: to act in a mechanical, unthinking manner

    翻譯: 像機器人一樣機械化、不假思索地行動

  3. 3

    遠端操控

    EN: to control or operate something remotely, like a robot

    翻譯: 像操控機器人一樣遠端控制或操作某物

小提醒:「robot」作動詞較為新穎且非正式,在正式寫作中,使用「automate」來表達「自動化」會更為標準。

發音(How to Pronounce "Robot" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Robot" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to perform a task automatically or in a mechanical, unthinking way

像機器人般自動或機械化地執行任務

He just robotically completed the forms without reading them.

他只是機械化地填完了表格,根本沒看內容。

After hours of data entry, I felt like I was just robotting through the motions.

經過數小時的資料輸入後,我覺得自己只是在機械化地重複動作。

2. to use automated software (a bot) to perform online actions

使用自動化軟體(機器人程式)在網路上執行操作

Some accounts were caught robotting to inflate their social media followers.

一些帳號被抓到使用機器人程式來灌水社群媒體追蹤者。

Players are not allowed to robot in the online game, as it gives an unfair advantage.

玩家不允許在線上遊戲中使用機器人程式,因為這會帶來不公平的優勢。

3. to move or behave in a stiff, rigid, or emotionless manner

以僵硬、刻板或毫無情感的方式移動或行事

Shocked by the news, he robotted his way to the chair and sat down.

被消息震驚後,他像機器人般僵硬地走到椅子旁坐下。

Under extreme stress, she seemed to robot through the presentation, her voice flat.

在極度壓力下,她進行簡報時彷彿像個機器人,聲音平淡無起伏。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Robot"?How to make natural sentences with "Robot"?
PatternMeaningExample
robot + noun以自動化方式執行(某任務)The factory robots the entire assembly line. (工廠以機器人自動化了整條組裝線。)
be + robot + V-ing被自動化執行The sorting process is being robot. (分揀過程正在被自動化執行。)
robot + through + noun機械式地、不帶感情地完成He just robot through his daily tasks. (他只是機械式地完成他的日常工作。)

用法說明

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

robot doing vs robot to do

  • robot doing 通常描述機器人正在進行或習慣性進行的動作,強調過程或狀態。
  • robot to do 則常用於指派任務、設定程序或說明機器人的設計目的,強調目標或意圖。
  • 在描述機器人「被觀察到」的常態行為時,傾向使用 robot doing
  • 在指令、規格或未來計畫的語境中,則傾向使用 robot to do。 EN: We observed the robot assembling circuit boards with high precision. 翻譯: 我們觀察到機器人正在高精度地組裝電路板。

EN:The engineer programmed the robot to assemble circuit boards.

翻譯:工程師設定程式,讓機器人去組裝電路板。

EN:The robot is busy cleaning the floors right now.

翻譯:機器人現在正忙著清潔地板。

EN:We need a robot to clean the floors every night.

翻譯:我們需要一台機器人來每晚清潔地板。

總結建議

在描述機器人當下或慣常的活動時用 robot doing,在表達其被賦予的任務或功能目的時則用 robot to do

易混淆對比

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

robot vs automate

「robot」強調以機器人或自動化系統執行任務,通常涉及物理動作或重複性操作;「automate」則泛指使任何流程自動化,不一定需要實體機器人。

robot vs mechanize

「robot」強調以智慧化、可編程的機器人執行任務;「mechanize」則側重使用機械裝置取代人力,不一定具備智慧或自動控制功能。

robot vs program

「robot」指讓機器人或系統執行物理任務的過程;「program」則是為電腦或裝置編寫指令碼,使其執行特定功能,範圍更廣泛。

口語用法

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

引述

當重複或轉述他人指令或要求時,常用來表示自己只是照做,而非出於自願或個人想法。 EN: "Why did you clean the entire garage?" "Because my wife robotically told me to do it." 翻譯: 「你為什麼把整個車庫都打掃了?」「因為我老婆像機器人一樣命令我去做的。」

EN:"I'm just roboting through the checklist they gave me. Don't blame me for the boring process."

翻譯:「我只是在機械式地執行他們給我的檢查清單。過程無聊可別怪我。」

語氣強調

與副詞連用,誇張地描述某人行為極度機械、缺乏思考或情感,常帶有負面或諷刺語氣。 EN: "After the tenth customer complaint, he just completely roboted his apology. Zero sincerity." 翻譯: 「在接到第十個客訴後,他完全像機器人一樣背出了道歉詞。毫無誠意。」

EN:"Don't just robot along! Use your brain for once!"

翻譯:「別再機械化地做事了!動動你的腦子吧!」

停頓填充

在對話中思考如何描述單調、重複的行為時,用作一個生動的替代詞,比說 "do it mechanically" 更簡潔有力。 EN: "My job lately? I just... robot. Data entry all day, no thinking required." 翻譯: 「我最近的工作?我就只是…機械化操作。整天輸入資料,根本不用動腦。」

EN:"When I'm tired, I don't cook. I just robot through making a sandwich."

翻譯:「當我累的時候,我不煮飯。就只是機械化地做個三明治。」

正式寫作注意:在學術、商業或正式報告中,應避免使用口語化的 "robot" 作動詞。建議改用 "perform tasks mechanically"、"execute repetitively" 或 "operate in an automated manner" 等更精確、正式的表述。

常見短語

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

robot away

verb + adverb

像機器人般機械地、不帶感情地持續工作或行動

robot through

verb + preposition

機械地、按部就班地完成(任務、流程等)

get robot

verb phrase

變得像機器人一樣;開始機械化地行動或思考

robot one's way

verb + possessive + way

以機械、僵化的方式移動或進展

be robot into

passive verb + preposition

被(系統、習慣等)變得機械化、自動化

robot on autopilot

verb phrase

像開啟自動駕駛般機械地行動;不經思考地執行

常見錯誤

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

×They want to robot the factory.

They want to automate the factory with robots.

"robot" 作為動詞時,意思是「使自動化」或「像機器人一樣行事」,而不是「安裝機器人」。當想表達「用機器人來做某事」時,應使用 "automate... with robots" 或類似的結構。

×The process was robotting along smoothly.

The process was roboting along smoothly.

動詞 "robot" 的現在分詞和過去式是規則變化,直接加 "-ing" 和 "-ed",而不是雙寫 "t"。其變化形式為 "roboting" 和 "roboted"。

×We need to robot the customer service responses.

We need to automate the customer service responses.

雖然 "robot" 作動詞有自動化的意思,但在正式或技術語境中,"automate" 是更標準、更常見的用詞。"robot" 作動詞帶有更強烈的「像機器人一樣機械化執行」的隱喻色彩。

×The government is planning to robot.

The government is planning to robotize certain public services.

動詞 "robot" 通常是及物動詞,需要接賓語來說明自動化或機械化的對象。可以使用 "robotize" 作為替代,但同樣需要賓語,或使用被動語態。

×I will robot my morning routine: robot making coffee, robot checking emails...

I will go through my morning routine like a robot: mechanically make coffee, automatically check emails...

"robot" 作動詞並不常見,在連續描述多個動作時重複使用會顯得不自然。更好的方式是使用副詞(mechanically, automatically)或比喻句型(like a robot)來表達。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Robot"?What are tense/participle forms of "Robot"?
robots(3rd_singular)roboting(present_participle)roboted(past)roboted(past_participle)