autonomously
UK/ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/US/ɔ:'tɔnəməsli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a self-governing or independent way; without outside control
自主地，独立地；自动地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedautonomousself
+
-lylaw, management, distribution
=autonomously
autonomous + -ly (adverb) = in an autonomous manner. Often describes machines acting on their own: the drone navigates autonomously.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The robot can operate autonomously for up to eight hours.
- 2.
Each branch functions autonomously from head office.