🇬🇧🇨🇳 autonomy - 自治 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "autonomy" ("自治"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Autonomy means being able to decide things for yourself and do them on your own, without someone always telling you exactly what to do. It’s like when you are trusted to choose your own clothes, pack your own backpack, or start your homework by yourself, because people know you are responsible enough to make good choices.
Given autonomy to clean my room, I decided the best strategy was to shove everything under the bed and call it modern art.
When I was given autonomy over my hairstyle for school photos, I discovered that hair gel plus curiosity equals permanent bird’s nest.
My cat demanded more autonomy, so he knocked over my alarm clock and decided we were waking up at 4:12 a.m.
My little sister demanded autonomy, so she dressed herself in a princess gown, rain boots, a bike helmet, and declared it “a fashion.”
Many robots and self-driving cars are designed for autonomy, which means one day a fridge might decide on its own to yell, “You’ve had enough snacks, human!”
A small girl sat by the mirror, practicing autonomy. She chose a bright coat — one she loved — and tied her own scarf, feeling autonomy in each knot. Her mother watched, quiet but proud, letting her have autonomy, letting her test autonomy at the door. The girl's smile proved autonomy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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