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Hi Andrei, If something 'leaves a lot to be desired', it is unsatisfactory. The 'current state of machine/computer translation software' is unsatisfactory-- it does not work well-- we desire it to do much more or much better. Therefore, your second example doesn't really work: 'We are still...

Hello again Paco There is an equivalent French phrase: c'est du gâteau (cf c'est de la tarte). I don't know whether it predates the English/American usage, or whether it's simply a translation, or whether Nash knew of it. Someone with a French etymological dictionary could perhaps help. MrP

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From my readings about Islam I think that giving as translation of the word "Islam" just the word "peace" is not complete. Islam means too "submission", submission to The God, what is, again from my readings, the core of the belief, hence, the most important meaning. I insist, this is the info I...

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English Teachers Wanted In Sichuan,China We need three-four foreign teachers who come from the USA, Canada, Britain , or Australia. Teachers with teaching experience have priority. No matter male or female. Work place: Leshan , about one and a half hour drive from Chengdu through highway....