android

Thân thiện

A scientist examines an android in a laboratory.

Definition

Noun: 1. A machine or automaton designed to look and act like a human being: An android is a type of robot constructed to mimic human appearance and behavior, often used in science fiction or advanced technological contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In the movie, the protagonist discovers he is an android with artificial memories.
  • Scientists are developing an android capable of expressing nuanced human emotions.
  • The exhibition featured a remarkably lifelike android that could hold simple conversations.

Advanced Usage

• As a concept in philosophy and ethics: The term is often used in discussions about artificial intelligence and what constitutes personhood or consciousness.
  • The ethical treatment of androids is a central theme in the novel.
• In branding and product names: Sometimes used to refer to a specific operating system or technological platform, though this is a distinct proprietary usage.
  • Note: The "Android" mobile operating system is a related but separate proper noun from the general term "android."

Variants and Related Words

• Humanoid (adj/noun): Having an appearance or character resembling that of a human. Often used more broadly than android.
  • The robot had a humanoid design but was clearly mechanical.
• Automaton (noun): A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being; a robot. This is a more general term.
  • The 18th-century automaton could write short sentences.
• Gynoid (noun): A robot designed to look like a human female. (A more specific, less common term).

Synonyms

• Humanoid robot
• Automaton
• Synthetic human (primarily in science fiction)

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Android technology: The field of engineering focused on creating human-like machines.
  • Advances in android technology are blurring the line between machine and life.
• To pass for an android: To be so mechanically precise or emotionless that one seems artificial.
  • His monotonous speech and rigid posture made him pass for an android.

Related Idioms

While there are few direct idioms using "android," the concept features in common metaphorical expressions: - To be/act like an android: To behave in a very rigid, emotionless, or programmed manner. - After working 12 hours straight, he moved through the tasks like an android.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an automaton that resembles a human being

Từ đồng nghĩa

• humanoid
• mechanical man