Word · Frequency #6669
robot
机器人；自动机械
a machine that can move automatically or perform tasks automatically
- 1.
An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
一种智能机械生物,设计成类似人类或其他生物,通常由金属制成
- 2.
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.
一种通过物理移动来执行复杂任务或任务组的机器,尤其是可以编程的机器
- 3.
A bot, software designed to perform a task.
一种设计用于执行任务的软件机器人
- 4.
A person who does not seem to have any emotions or individuality.
一个似乎没有情感或个性的人
- 5.
A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.
一种跟随棱镜运动的经纬仪,可以由一个人操作
- 6.
A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.
一种在迪斯科中流行的舞蹈风格,舞者模仿典型机器人僵硬的动作
一种智能机械生物,设计成类似人类或其他生物,通常由金属制成；一种通过物理移动来执行复杂任务或任务组的机器,尤其是可以编程的机器；一种设计用于执行任务的软件机器人；一个似乎没有情感或个性的人；一种跟随棱镜运动的经纬仪,可以由一个人操作
In use
Robots can perform dangerous tasks without risking human lives.
The robot moved smoothly across the room on its wheels.
Many car factories use robots to assemble parts quickly and accurately.
robot + verb (ability/function)
表示机器人具备某种能力或执行特定任务。
This robot can assemble cars.
这个机器人能组装汽车。
verb + robot
动词如build, design, control, program等常与robot搭配。
The company plans to deploy more robots in the factory.
公司计划在工厂部署更多机器人。
adjective + robot
常见形容词有industrial, autonomous, humanoid等。
Connections
Collocations
- industrial robot
- 工业机器人
- The factory installed several industrial robots to automate the assembly line.工厂安装了几台工业机器人来自动化装配线。
- domestic robot
- 家用机器人
- Domestic robots like vacuum cleaners are becoming more common in households.像吸尘器这样的家用机器人在家庭中越来越常见。
- robot arm
- 机械臂
- The robot arm can precisely assemble tiny components.机械臂可以精确地组装微小的部件。
- robot vacuum
- 机器人吸尘器
- She bought a robot vacuum to clean the floors automatically.她买了一个机器人吸尘器来自动清洁地板。
- robot revolution
- 机器人革命
- Many people fear that the robot revolution will lead to widespread job loss.许多人担心机器人革命会导致广泛的失业。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
机器人(robot)谐音'肉包特'，想象机器人夹着大肉包。
Context & Register
[object Object]
Grammar Note
常用复数形式robots。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the spelling pattern '-ot' but do not rhyme with 'robot' (pronounced /ˈrəubət/). 'Robot' has the stressed diphthong /əʊ/ and ends with /bət/, while the listed words have /ɒ/ and end with /ɒt/.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.