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Machine Translation

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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?

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?

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?

It is often distorted by two extreme positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal goal of Machine Translation in the distant future?

To develop machines that can translate any text with perfect accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about language analysis?

It is a simple task that can be done by anyone. Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of automatic translation systems?

They are not able to translate literary works. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the two groups mentioned in the passage?

Their understanding of the difficulties of language analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What do some people fail to appreciate?

The difficulties of language analysis and translation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of computer-based translation?

It can improve international communication. Signup and view all the answers

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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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Explore the concept of machine translation, its history, and its limitations. Learn how computer programs can translate texts from one language to another, but still require human intervention.