robots
word · lemma: robot
/ˈɹoʊˌbɑts/
ROH-bahts
/ɹˈəʊbɒts/
ROH-bots
Definition
Machines, often shaped like humans or animals, that can perform tasks automatically, sometimes controlled by computers. 'Robots' is the plural form of 'robot.'
Usage & Nuances
'Robots' is used in both science and everyday conversation for real or fictional machines. Common collocations: 'robots in factories', 'humanoid robots'. Used for both industrial machines and science fiction androids.
Spanish: robotsPortuguese (BR): robôsPortuguese (PT): robôsChinese (Simplified): 机器人Chinese (Traditional): 機器人Hindi: रोबोटArabic: روبوتاتBengali: রোবটসমূহRussian: роботыJapanese: ロボットVietnamese: robotKorean: 로봇Turkish: robotlarUrdu: روبوٹسIndonesian: robot
Example Sentences
Some robots clean floors in our house.
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Children like to play with toy robots.
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In the movie, many robots help people work.
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Factory robots can build cars much faster than humans.
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Do you think robots will ever have feelings?
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I saw some really advanced robots at the tech expo yesterday.
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