Machine vs Robot

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Machine

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Robot

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 MachineRobot
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈrəʊbɒt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrəʊbɑːt/"]/
SignificadoA machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task.A machine that can do tasks automatically.
ExemploThe machine was broken, so we couldn't finish our work.These cars are built by robots.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesgiant, 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
Antônimoshuman, organismhuman, organic
Erros comunsConfusing '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'.
Notas de 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.

Perguntas frequentes: Machine vs Robot

Qual é a diferença entre 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 estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Machine: A1, Robot: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Machine e Robot de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Machine e Robot são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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