automation/ˌɔ:təˈmeɪʃn; ˌɔtə`meʃən/ n[U]use of automatic equipment and machines to do work previously done by people 自动化（用自动设备和机器做以前需要人来做的工作） Automation will mean the loss of many jobs in this factory. 自动化将意味著这个工厂要减少许多工作职位.
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