如何戒掉手机-自动设置(2)

How to stay away from cell phone?

 

如何戒掉手机

 

Automate¹ your attention.

 

自动设置

 

Even our device makers² know that we use them too much, which is why they have built-in functions like Do Not Disturb （iOS）or Silent mode （Android）.

 

Those allow you to designate certain VIP contacts who can reach you at all times, but silencese mails, texts and other communications from anyone else.

 

Both can be automated³ so that they are time-based or location-based, or can be switched on or off adhoc if you want a few minutes of rest.

 

1 automate   

v.自动化；使自动化

参考例句：

• Many banks have begun to automate.许多银行已开始采用自动化技术。
• To automate the control process of the lathes has become very easy today.使机床的控制过程自动化现已变得很容易了。

2 makers   

n.制造者，制造商（maker的复数形式）

参考例句：

• The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality. 这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
• The makers are about to launch out a new product. 制造商们马上要生产一种新产品。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 automated   

a.自动化的

参考例句：

• The entire manufacturing process has been automated. 整个生产过程已自动化。
• Automated Highway System (AHS) is recently regarded as one subsystem of Intelligent Transport System (ITS). 近年来自动公路系统(Automated Highway System,AHS)，作为智能运输系统的子系统之一越来越受到重视。