automated
/ˈɔː.tə.meɪ.tɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑː.t̬ə.meɪ.t̬ɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈȯ-tə-ˌmā-təd/ (ame, mw)
automated — 形容詞
- automatedpositive
- more automatedcomparative
- most automatedsuperlative
1. describes a task, process, or system that runs through machines or computer prog
自動化的
由機器或電腦自動執行的
describes a task, process, or system that runs through machines or computer programs, so people do not have to control each step themselves
The new warehouse uses an automated sorting system that scans every package before sending it to the right shelf.
新倉庫使用一套自動化的分揀系統，每個包裹在送到對應的架位前都會被掃描。
attributive: automated [system/process]
Andrei was surprised when an automated voice answered the phone instead of a real person at the clinic.
Andrei 打到診所時，接電話的是自動化的語音，而不是真人，他覺得有點意外。
common collocation: automated voice / message
The bottling work at the factory is now fully automated, so only a few engineers stay on site.
工廠的裝瓶作業現在已經完全自動化，現場只留幾位工程師駐守。
Lara set up an automated reply on her email account before leaving for her holiday in Kyoto.
Lara 在出發去京都度假前，先在她的電子郵件帳號設好自動化的回覆。
The bank's automated check-deposit feature lets customers send a photo of a cheque from their phone.
這家銀行的自動化支票存款功能，讓客戶可以用手機拍下支票直接傳送。
- computerized
narrower — emphasises that a computer specifically runs the task
- mechanized
older, often used of physical machinery replacing manual labour
- self-operating
more literal and rarer in everyday business writing
- manual
done by hand or by a person controlling each step
- hand-operated
specifically physical machines requiring a human operator
文法句型
attributive: automated [system/process/factory]
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (automated system, automated process). When used after 'be', typically takes a degree adverb such as 'fully' or 'largely automated'.