automatic1/͵ɔtəˋmætIk; ˌɔːtəˈmætIk◄/adj 1 an automatic machine is designed to work by itself without much human control〔机器〕自动的: an automatic gearbox 自动变速箱2 certain to happen because of a rule or system〔根据规定或制度〕必然发生的: We get an automatic pay increase every year. 我们每年自动加薪。3 done without thinking 不假思索的﹐习惯性的﹐无意识的: an automatic reaction 不由自主的反应—automatically /-kḷI; -kli/adv : You shouldn’t automatically assume that your teacher is right. 你不应该机械地认为老师就是对的。
automatic2n [C] 1 a weapon that can shoot bullets continuously 自动手枪2 a car with a system of GEARS that operate themselves 自动变速汽车﹐自动换挡汽车