automation
noun[U]
uk/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌɑː.t̬əˈmeɪ.ʃən/the use ofmachinesandcomputersthat canoperatewithoutneedinghumancontrol:
自动化office/factoryautomation办公室/工厂自动化
Automation androboticshavedecreasedthe need for alarge,highlyskilledworkforce.自动化和机器人技术已经减少了对大量高技能劳动力的需求。
See
automate
- We'retryingtoincreaseautomation in thehomewhilekeepingthehouseanenjoyableplacetolive.
- Coal is still aforcein theeconomy, butincreasedautomation hascutthenumberofjobsitoffers.
- Theairlineaddedautomation tostreamlineflightoperations.
Machines - general words
- 3-D printer
- animatronic
- automated
- backhoe
- baler
- chuck
- coffee machine
- concrete mixer
- crankshaft
- flywheel
- generator
- hoist
- mill
- shredder
- tabulator
- teleprompter
- telerobotics
- touchless
- ultra-sensitive
- water cooler