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automatic

Prononciation : [/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/]

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Contexte : « machinery »

(adjective) Something that operates by itself without needing a person to control it, like a machine that turns on or off automatically.

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The automatic doors opened as I approached the entrance.

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The manual gate requires someone to open and close it, unlike the automatic one.

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Do automatic sprinklers turn on without human intervention?

Contexte : « cars »

(noun) A type of car where the gears change by themselves as you drive, without needing you to shift manually.

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He preferred driving an automatic because he didn't like shifting gears constantly.

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She found it difficult to drive an automatic when she was used to a manual transmission.

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What's the difference between driving a manual and an automatic?

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