"to convert to automatic operation," 1954, back-formation from automated (q.v.). Ancient Greek verb automatizein meant "to act of oneself, to act unadvisedly." Related: Automating.
权威例句
1. He wanted to use computers to automate the process.
他想通过计算机实现流程的自动化。
2. To automate the control process of the lathes has become very easy today.
使机床的控制过程自动化现已变得很容易了.
3. Many banks have begun to automate.
许多银行已开始采用自动化技术。
4. Many plants have begun to automate.
许多工厂已开始实行自动化生产.
5. It is simple conceptually and easy to automate.