semi-autonomous
UK/ˈsem(a)i-ɔːˈtɒnəməs/US/'semɪɔ:t'ɒnəməs/
Definitions
adj.
Partly self-governing or partly self-operating, but still under some outside control
半自治的；半自动的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsemi-half, partly
+
autonomousself
=semi-autonomous
semi- (half, partly) + autonomous = only partly self-governing. Used for regions with limited self-rule and for cars that drive themselves only in some conditions.
Common Collocations
- 1.semi-autonomous region半自治地区
- 2.semi-autonomous vehicle半自动驾驶车辆
- 3.semi-autonomous status半自治地位
Example Sentences
- 1.
The territory has a semi-autonomous government.
- 2.
Most new cars now include semi-autonomous driving features.