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What has been the outcome of the mechanization of translation in the twentieth century?
What has been the outcome of the mechanization of translation in the twentieth century?
- The development of programs that can produce 'raw' translations in specific subject domains (correct)
- The development of machines that can translate any text with perfect accuracy
- The creation of programs that can produce high-quality translations without human intervention
- The creation of a universal language that can be understood by all humans
What is currently achievable in Machine Translation?
What is currently achievable in Machine Translation?
- Raw translations that require human revision to produce good-quality texts (correct)
- High-quality translations in specific subject domains with minimal human revision
- Translations that are only understandable by language specialists
- Perfect translations of any text without human intervention
What is the current limitation of Machine Translation?
What is the current limitation of Machine Translation?
- It requires human intervention for high-quality translations (correct)
- It can only produce low-quality translations
- It is only useful for language specialists
- It can only translate texts in well-defined subject domains
What is the public perception of Machine Translation?
What is the public perception of Machine Translation?
What is the ideal goal of Machine Translation in the distant future?
What is the ideal goal of Machine Translation in the distant future?
What is a common misconception about language analysis?
What is a common misconception about language analysis?
What is a criticism of automatic translation systems?
What is a criticism of automatic translation systems?
What is the main difference between the two groups mentioned in the passage?
What is the main difference between the two groups mentioned in the passage?
What do some people fail to appreciate?
What do some people fail to appreciate?
What is a potential benefit of computer-based translation?
What is a potential benefit of computer-based translation?
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Study Notes
Machine Translation (MT)
- Humanity's dream of mechanizing translation has become a reality through computer programs that can translate a wide range of texts from one natural language to another.
Current State of MT
- No 'translating machines' can produce perfect translations without human intervention or assistance.
- Programs can produce 'raw' translations of texts in well-defined subject domains, which can be revised to produce good-quality translated texts at an economically viable rate.
- Without human revision, translations can be read and understood by specialists for information purposes.
Achievements of MT
- With controlled input texts, high-quality translations can be produced automatically, requiring little or no revision.
- Solid achievements have been made in MT, but are often obscured and misunderstood.
Public Perception of MT
- Two extreme positions distort the public perception of MT:
- Underestimation: language analysis is considered easy, and anyone who knows a foreign language can translate with ease.
- Over-expectation: automatic translation of literary authors is not feasible, so there is no role for computer-based translation.
Importance of MT
- Less-than-perfect translation can still contribute to improved international communication and individual work.
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