spambot
noun/ˈspæmbɒt/
/ˈspæmbɑːt/
(computing)- an automated computer program that sends spam (= advertising material that is not wanted) to a large number of users, or posts spam on internet forums (= discussion groups)
一种自动计算机程序，可向大量用户发送垃圾邮件（= 不需要的广告材料），或在互联网论坛（= 讨论组）上发布垃圾邮件 - If you post your email address on the internet, it's a gift to spambots.
如果您将电子邮件地址发布到互联网上，这就是给垃圾邮件机器人的一份礼物。
Word Origin1990s: from spam + bot - If you post your email address on the internet, it's a gift to spambots.