“自治系统”常见的英文表达是 Autonomous System(AS)。在计算机网络、行政区域管理等相关领域中,该术语经常被使用。例如:
In the context of computer networking, an Autonomous System (AS) is a collection of connected Internet Protocol (IP) routing prefixes under the control of one or more network operators that presents a common, clearly defined routing policy to the internet.(在计算机网络领域,自治系统(AS)是由一个或多个网络运营商控制的一组相连的互联网协议(IP)路由前缀,这些前缀向互联网呈现共同且明确界定的路由策略。)
Some regions are governed as Autonomous Systems, enjoying a certain degree of self-rule.(有些地区作为自治系统进行管理,享有一定程度的自治权。)