automaton
US /ɑːˈtɑː.mə.t̬ən/
UK /ɔːˈtɒm.ə.tən/
名詞
1.
自動機, 機器人
a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being
範例:
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The museum displayed an ancient automaton that could write.
博物館展示了一個能寫字的古代自動機。
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Early automata were often designed to entertain royalty.
早期的自動機通常是為了娛樂皇室而設計的。
2.
機器人, 機械般的人
a person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way
範例:
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He went through his daily routine like an automaton, devoid of any real emotion.
他像個機器人一樣完成日常工作，沒有任何真實的情感。
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The soldiers marched forward like automata, following every command without question.
士兵們像機器人一樣前進，毫無疑問地服從每一個命令。