| 释义 | automate  /ɔːtəmeɪt/  verb [transitive]  (usually  be automated) to use machines and computers instead of people to do a job or task  使自动化◆the entire manufacturing process has been automated.  整个生产过程已经自动化。◆the factory is now  fully automated.  这家工厂现已全自动化。◆an automated production line  自动化生产线 syn  mechanize ☞ automateautomate/ˈɔ:təmeɪt ||; ˈɔtəˌmet/verb [t] (usually passive 通常用于被动语态) to make sth operate by machine, without needing people 使自动化;使机械化 |