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| /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ |
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| 1 | an automatic machine or process works by itself rather than being operated by people 自动的；自动化的 |
| an automatic door 自动门 |
| | 1a | an automatic weapon continues to shoot bullets until you take your finger off the trigger （武器）自动的 | | an automatic machine gun 自动机枪 | |
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| 2 | done without conscious thought or intention , especially because of habit （尤指出于习惯）机械的，不假思索的，无意识的 |
| an automatic response 机械的反应 |
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| 3 | happening as a result of specific conditions, rules, or laws, without a special decision being made 必然的；当然的 |
| Taxpayers who do not send in their forms face an automatic fine. 没有递交表格的纳税人必然面临罚款。 |
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