[zì dòng]
(自己主动) voluntarily; of one's own accord
step down from the stage of history of its own accord
自动退出历史舞台
make a voluntary confession
自动招供
participate voluntarily
自动参加
When Aunt Wang was building a new house, many villagers came of their own accord to help her.
王大妈盖新房, 村民们自动来帮忙。
(不凭藉人为的力量) automatic; spontaneous
automatic assembly line
自动流水线
spontaneous combustion
自动燃烧
(用机械装置直接操作的) automation; self-motion; self-action