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au·to·mat·ic A0537300 (ô′tə-măt′ĭk)adj.1. a. Acting or operating in a manner essentially independent of external influence or control: an automatic light switch; a budget deficit that triggered automatic spending cuts.b. Self-regulating: an automatic washing machine.2. a. Acting or done without volition or conscious control; involuntary: automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eyes in strong light.b. Acting or done as if by machine; mechanical: an automatic reply to a familiar question.3. a. Capable of firing continuously until ammunition is exhausted or the trigger is released: an automatic rifle.b. Semiautomatic: an automatic pistol.n.1. An automatic machine or device.2. a. An automatic firearm.b. A semiautomatic firearm.3. A transmission or a motor vehicle with an automatic gear-shifting mechanism.4. Football See audible.Idiom: on automatic Functioning by or as if by automatic machine or device.
[From Greek automatos : auto-, auto- + -matos, willing; see men- in Indo-European roots.]
au′to·mat′i·cal·ly adv.au′to·ma·tic′i·ty (-mə-tĭs′ĭ-tē) n.automatic (ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk) adj1. performed from force of habit or without conscious thought; lacking spontaneity; mechanical: an automatic smile. 2. (General Engineering) a. (of a device, mechanism, etc) able to activate, move, or regulate itselfb. (of an act or process) performed by such automatic equipment3. (Physiology) (of the action of a muscle, gland, etc) involuntary or reflex4. occurring as a necessary consequence: promotion is automatic after a year. 5. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a firearm)a. utilizing some of the force of or gas from each explosion to eject the empty shell case, replace it with a new one, and fire continuously until release of the trigger. Compare semiautomatic2b. short for semiautomatic2 See also machine5n6. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) an automatic firearm7. (Automotive Engineering) a motor vehicle having automatic transmission8. (General Engineering) a machine that operates automatically[C18: from Greek automatos acting independently] ˌautoˈmatically adv automaticity nau•to•mat•ic (ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk)
adj. 1. having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system. 2. occurring independently of volition, as certain muscular actions; involuntary; reflex. 3. done unconsciously or from force of habit; mechanical. 4. occurring spontaneously. 5. (of a firearm) utilizing the recoil or part of the force of the explosive to eject the spent cartridge shell, introduce a new cartridge, cock the arm, and fire it repeatedly. n. 6. a machine or device that operates automatically. 7. an automatic pistol or rifle. 8. an automobile equipped with automatic transmission. Idioms: on automatic, being operated or controlled by or as if by an automatic device. [1740–50; < Greek autómat(os) self-acting (see automaton) + -ic] au`to•mat′i•cal•ly, adv. au`to•ma•tic′i•ty (-məˈtɪs ɪ ti) n. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  automatic - light machine gun automatic rifle, machine rifleassault gun, assault rifle - any of the automatic rifles or semiautomatic rifles with large magazines designed for military useautomatic firearm, automatic gun, automatic weapon - a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is releasedBrowning automatic rifle, BAR - a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean Warmachine gun - a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted) | | 2. |  automatic - a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is releasedautomatic pistolautomatic firearm, automatic gun, automatic weapon - a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is releasedhandgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | | Adj. | 1. |  automatic - operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; "automatic transmission"; "a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts"mechanical - using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices; "a mechanical process"; "his smile was very mechanical"; "a mechanical toy"manual - requiring human effort; "a manual transmission" | | 2. | automatic - resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine; "an automatic `thank you'"; "machinelike efficiency"automatonlike, machinelike, robotlike, roboticmechanical - using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices; "a mechanical process"; "his smile was very mechanical"; "a mechanical toy" | | 3. |  automatic - without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive"reflex, reflexivephysiology - the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organismsinvoluntary - controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; "involuntary muscles"; "gave an involuntary start" |
automaticadjective1. mechanical, robot, automated, mechanized, push-button, self-regulating, self-propelling, self-activating, self-moving, self-acting Modern trains have automatic doors.
mechanical human, physical, manual, done by hand, hand-operated2. involuntary, natural, unconscious, mechanical, spontaneous, reflex, instinctive, instinctual, unwilled the automatic body functions, such as breathing
involuntary conscious, voluntary, deliberate, intentional3. inevitable, certain, necessary, assured, routine, unavoidable, inescapable They should face an automatic charge of manslaughterautomaticadjective1. Acting or happening without apparent forethought, prompting, or planning:impulsive, instinctive, involuntary, reflex, spontaneous, unpremeditated.2. Performed or performing automatically and impersonally:mechanical, perfunctory.Translationsautomatic (oːtəˈmatik) adjective1. (of a machine etc) working by itself. an automatic washing-machine. 自動的 自动的2. (of an action) without thinking. an automatic response. 不加思索的 不假思索的，无意识的 noun a self-loading gun. He has two automatics and a rifle. 自動手(步)槍 自动枪ˈautomated (-mei-) adjective working by automation. 自動(化)的 自动（化）的 ˌautoˈmatically adverbThis machine works automatically; He answered automatically. 自動地 自动地ˌautoˈmation noun (in factories etc) the use of machines, especially to work other machines. Automation has resulted in people losing their jobs. 自動化 自动化automaton (oːˈtomətən) – plurals auˈtomata (-tə) , auˈtomatons – noun a human-shaped machine that can be operated to move by itself. 自動機械裝置，機器人 自动机器，机器人 - An automatic, please → 我要一辆自动档的
- Is it an automatic car? → 这车是自动档吗？
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on automatic pilotAutomatically, without thinking about one's actions, generally because one has done something many times in the past. Also used in the shortened form, "on autopilot." By the second week of data entry, I could fill in the spreadsheets on automatic pilot. Making bottles, changing diapers, and putting the baby to sleep were all challenging at first, but now I feel like I'm doing it all on automatic pilot. Sometimes I arrive at work without remembering how I got there, like I was on automatic pilot the whole time.See also: automatic, on, pilotbe on automatic pilotTo function or do something automatically, without thinking about one's actions, generally because one has done something many times in the past. Also used in the shortened form, "be on autopilot." By the second week of data entry, I felt like I was on automatic pilot. Making bottles, changing diapers, and putting the baby to sleep were all challenging at first, but now I feel like I'm on automatic pilot when I do it. Sometimes I arrive at work without remembering how I got there, like I was on automatic pilot the whole time.See also: automatic, on, piloton automatic(Functioning) automatically, without thinking about one's actions, generally because one has done something many times in the past. By the second week of data entry, I could fill in the spreadsheets on automatic. Making bottles, changing diapers, and putting the baby to sleep were all challenging at first, but now I feel like I'm doing it all on automatic. Sometimes I arrive at work without remembering how I got there, like I was on automatic the whole time.See also: automatic, onon automatic pilot or on autopilot COMMON If you are on automatic pilot or on autopilot, you are acting without thinking about what you are doing, usually because you have done it many times before or because you are very tired. Note: `Autopilot' is often written as `auto-pilot' in British English. Steve seemed to be on automatic pilot and able to go on driving without apparent fatigue. Note: You can also say that you go on to automatic pilot or on to autopilot if you start acting in this way. When the kids came home I just switched on to autopilot, making the tea, listening to them fight. Note: In aircraft, automatic pilot is a device which automatically keeps the plane on course without the need for the pilot to do much. See also: automatic, on, pilotbe on ˌautomatic ˈpilot do something without thinking because you have done the same thing many times before: I got up and dressed on automatic pilot.The automatic pilot is the device in an aircraft that keeps it on a fixed course without the need for a person to control it. It is often shortened to ‘autopilot’: I did the journey on autopilot.See also: automatic, on, pilot on automatic Functioning by or as if by automatic machine or device.See also: automatic, onautomatic
automatic1. a. (of a device, mechanism, etc.) able to activate, move, or regulate itself b. (of an act or process) performed by such automatic equipment 2. (of the action of a muscle, gland, etc.) involuntary or reflex 3. a motor vehicle having automatic transmission 4. a machine that operates automatically automatic[¦ȯd·ə¦mad·ik] (engineering) Having a self-acting mechanism that performs a required act at a predetermined time or in response to certain conditions. (ordnance) automatic weapon automaticSaid of a door, window, or other opening protective device that is so constructed and arranged that, when actuated by a predetermined temperature or rise in temperature, it will operate as intended.automatic
automatic [aw″to-mat´ik] spontaneous; done involuntarily; self-regulating.automatic (ot″ŏ-mat′ik) [Gr. automatos, self-acting] Spontaneous; involuntary.automatically (-mat′i-k(ă-)lē) Patient discussion about automaticQ. My friend told me that following a vegetarian diet will help to lose weight automatically? Is that so? My friend told me that following a vegetarian diet will help to lose weight automatically? Is that so?A. No necessarily. Your body will be in shock for a bit from the switch over. I think eating natural and unprocessed foods cause the major decline in weight since its all natural. More discussions about automaticFinancialSeeautomationSee AT
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Related to automatic: Automatic watchSynonyms for automaticadj mechanicalSynonyms- mechanical
- robot
- automated
- mechanized
- push-button
- self-regulating
- self-propelling
- self-activating
- self-moving
- self-acting
Antonyms- human
- physical
- manual
- done by hand
- hand-operated
adj involuntarySynonyms- involuntary
- natural
- unconscious
- mechanical
- spontaneous
- reflex
- instinctive
- instinctual
- unwilled
Antonyms- conscious
- voluntary
- deliberate
- intentional
adj inevitableSynonyms- inevitable
- certain
- necessary
- assured
- routine
- unavoidable
- inescapable
Synonyms for automaticadj acting or happening without apparent forethought, prompting, or planningSynonyms- impulsive
- instinctive
- involuntary
- reflex
- spontaneous
- unpremeditated
adj performed or performing automatically and impersonallySynonymsSynonyms for automaticnoun light machine gunSynonyms- automatic rifle
- machine rifle
Related Words- assault gun
- assault rifle
- automatic firearm
- automatic gun
- automatic weapon
- Browning automatic rifle
- BAR
- machine gun
noun a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is releasedSynonymsRelated Words- automatic firearm
- automatic gun
- automatic weapon
- handgun
- pistol
- shooting iron
- side arm
adj operating with minimal human interventionRelated WordsAntonymsadj resembling the unthinking functioning of a machineSynonyms- automatonlike
- machinelike
- robotlike
- robotic
Related Wordsadj without volition or conscious controlSynonymsRelated Words |