Machine vs Robot

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Machine

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun

Robot

Top 1000 (molto comune)B1noun
 MachineRobot
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈrəʊbɒt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrəʊbɑːt/"]/
SignificatoA machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task.A machine that can do tasks automatically.
EsempioThe machine was broken, so we couldn't finish our work.These cars are built by robots.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRA1B1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionigiant, great, huge, operate, run, use, go, work, break down, operator, parts, tool, by machine, in a/​the machine, on a/​the machine, a make of machine, party, political, marketing, politician, politics, a cog in the machine, a well-oiled machinerobotic arm, industrial robot, service robot, mobile robot, robot technology
Contrarihuman, organismhuman, organic
Errori comuniConfusing 'machine' with 'mechanism'—a mechanism is a part of a machine., Using 'machine' to refer to non-mechanical items like software., Overgeneralizing 'machine' to include tools that don't use power.Confused with 'robotic' which describes something similar but is an adjective., Using 'robot' as a verb (e.g., 'to robot')., Mispronouncing the word — stress is on the first syllable: 'RO-bot'.
Note d'usoUse 'machine' for mechanical devices like cars or computers. Avoid using it for living beings or to describe simple tools.The term 'robot' can refer to various types of machines, from simple programmable devices to advanced artificial intelligence. It's suitable for both informal and formal contexts, but avoid using it in situations where the mechanical aspect is not relevant.

Domande frequenti: Machine vs Robot

Qual è la differenza tra Machine e Robot?

Machine: A machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task. Robot: A machine that can do tasks automatically.

Machine e Robot sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Machine: A1, Robot: B1 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Machine e Robot in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Machine e Robot sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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