automate/ˈɔ:təmeɪt; `ɔtəˌmet/ v[Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]cause (sth) to operate by automation 使（某事物）自动操作 This part of the assembly process is now fully automated. 装配过程的这一部分现在是全自动的.
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