Source Word
semi-automatic transmission
Noun
(automotive)
A
multi-speed
motor
vehicle
transmission
where
part
of
its
operation
is
automated
(typically
the
clutch
actuation;
partially
automated)
but
the
driver's
input
is
still
required
to
manually
operate
a
gearshift
and
to
change
gear
by
hand/foot;
i.e.,
not
fully-automatic.
Names
for
specific
types
of
semi-automatic
transmissions
include
clutchless
manual,
auto-manual,
auto-clutch
manual,
and
paddle-shift
transmissions.
These
systems
facilitate
gear
changes
for
the
driver
by
operating
the
clutch
system
automatically,
usually
by
means,
or
under
control
of
an
actuator
or
servo,
sensors,
a
solenoid,
and
an
integrated
electronic
control
module,
while
still
requiring
the
driver's
input
to
manually
shift
gears.
Japanese Meaning
自動車の変速装置の一種で、クラッチ操作など一部の機構が自動化されているが、ドライバーによるギアシフト操作（シフトレバーやペダルでの操作）が必須となるシステム。
Sense（1）
(automotive)
A
multi-speed
motor
vehicle
transmission
where
part
of
its
operation
is
automated
(typically
the
clutch
actuation;
partially
automated)
but
the
driver's
input
is
still
required
to
manually
operate
a
gearshift
and
to
change
gear
by
hand/foot;
i.e.,
not
fully-automatic.
Names
for
specific
types
of
semi-automatic
transmissions
include
clutchless
manual,
auto-manual,
auto-clutch
manual,
and
paddle-shift
transmissions.
These
systems
facilitate
gear
changes
for
the
driver
by
operating
the
clutch
system
automatically,
usually
by
means,
or
under
control
of
an
actuator
or
servo,
sensors,
a
solenoid,
and
an
integrated
electronic
control
module,
while
still
requiring
the
driver's
input
to
manually
shift
gears.
（ plural ）
