B2 adjective 中性

automation

/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/

Automation is the use of technology, programs, or robotics to perform tasks without human intervention. It is primarily used to increase efficiency, precision, and speed in manufacturing, data processing, and daily routines.

例句

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1

Smart home automation allows you to control your thermostat and lighting through a mobile app.

Technology in the home lets you manage heat and lights using a phone application.

2

The report highlights that industrial automation could lead to a significant shift in the global labor market.

The document shows that using machines in factories might change how people work around the world.

3

I've set up some automation on my phone so it goes into 'Do Not Disturb' mode when I'm at the gym.

I made my phone automatically turn off notifications when I am exercising.

词族

名词
automation
Verb
automate
副词
automatically
形容词
automated
相关
automaton
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Auto-Motion'—things moving or acting by themselves (auto) without a person needing to push them.

快速测验

The company’s decision to implement ______ in the warehouse resulted in much faster delivery times.

正确!

正确答案是: automation

例句

1

Smart home automation allows you to control your thermostat and lighting through a mobile app.

everyday

Technology in the home lets you manage heat and lights using a phone application.

2

The report highlights that industrial automation could lead to a significant shift in the global labor market.

formal

The document shows that using machines in factories might change how people work around the world.

3

I've set up some automation on my phone so it goes into 'Do Not Disturb' mode when I'm at the gym.

informal

I made my phone automatically turn off notifications when I am exercising.

4

The transition from manual data entry to algorithmic automation has reduced human error by ninety percent.

academic

Moving from typing data by hand to using computer rules has stopped many mistakes.

5

Our company is prioritizing process automation this quarter to streamline our customer support tickets.

business

Our business is focusing on making software handle customer requests more quickly.

词族

名词
automation
Verb
automate
副词
automatically
形容词
automated
相关
automaton

常见搭配

factory automation the use of control systems in manufacturing
home automation controlling domestic appliances automatically
office automation using software to improve administrative efficiency
increased automation a higher level of machine-led processes
process automation using technology to perform a series of steps

常用短语

fully automated

operating entirely without human help

automation age

the current era characterized by machine labor

marketing automation

software that manages marketing tasks automatically

容易混淆的词

automation vs autonomy

Autonomy refers to the freedom or independence of a person or entity, while automation refers to machines performing tasks.

automation vs automaton

An automaton is a physical robot or a person who acts mechanically, while automation is the system or process itself.

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使用说明

Automation is usually used as an uncountable noun when discussing the general concept. It is frequently seen in IELTS and business English when discussing the future of the economy or technology.

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常见错误

Learners often use the verb form 'automate' when they mean the concept 'automation'. Ensure you use 'automation' after adjectives like 'increased' or 'industrial'.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of 'Auto-Motion'—things moving or acting by themselves (auto) without a person needing to push them.

📖

词源

Derived from the Greek 'automatos' (self-acting) and the suffix '-ion' indicating a state or process.

语法模式

Uncountable noun (e.g., 'Automation is changing the world.') Often acts as a noun adjunct (e.g., 'automation software', 'automation industry').
🌍

文化背景

In Western labor markets, automation is a sensitive cultural topic often linked to the fear of job losses in manufacturing and retail.

快速测验

The company’s decision to implement ______ in the warehouse resulted in much faster delivery times.

正确!

正确答案是: automation

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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