automatically
Significado: By itself without human control; as a natural result or consequence
Automatically means something happens by itself, either by machine or as an inevitable consequence. It describes both mechanical processes (doors that open automatically) and natural results (breaking the rules automatically means disqualification). The adjective form is 'automatic.'
Ejemplos
- The lights turn off automatically after ten minutes. 灯会在十分钟后自动关闭。Las luces se apagan automáticamente después de diez minutos.ライトは10分後に自動的に消えます。조명은 10분 후에 자동으로 꺼집니다.
- Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel. 除非你取消,否则你的订阅将自动续订。Tu suscripción se renovará automáticamente a menos que la canceles.キャンセルしない限り、サブスクリプションは自動的に更新されます。취소하지 않으면 구독이 자동으로 갱신됩니다.
- Breaking the speed limit automatically results in points on your licence. 超速驾驶会自动导致驾照扣分。Superar el límite de velocidad resulta automáticamente en puntos en tu carné.制限速度を超えると自動的に免許証に減点されます。제한 속도를 초과하면 자동으로 면허에 벌점이 부과됩니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From 'automatic' + '-ally'. 'Automatic' comes from Greek 'automatikos' meaning 'acting of itself', from 'automatos', from 'autos' (self) + 'matos' (thinking, willing). Related to 'automobile' (self-moving) and 'autonomy'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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