automaton
US /ɑːˈtɑː.mə.t̬ən/
UK /ɔːˈtɒm.ə.tən/
名词
1.
自动机, 机器人
a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being
示例:
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The museum displayed an ancient automaton that could write.
博物馆展示了一个能写字的古代自动机。
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Early automata were often designed to entertain royalty.
早期的自动机通常是为了娱乐皇室而设计的。
2.
机器人, 机械般的人
a person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way
示例:
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He went through his daily routine like an automaton, devoid of any real emotion.
他像个机器人一样完成日常工作，没有任何真实的情感。
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The soldiers marched forward like automata, following every command without question.
士兵们像机器人一样前进，毫无疑问地服从每一个命令。