a computer program that runs automated tasks over the internet 网上机器人；自动程序 Developers can program bots to provide anything from automated subscriptions to content such as weather and traffic updates. 开发人员可以对机器人进行编程，以提供从自动订阅到天气和交通更新等内容的任何东西。
- (especially in science fiction)
a robot 机器人
Word Origin1980s: shortening of robot.