Scientists are working on a number of ways to allow for real-time computer translation of spoken languages.

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But both style and linguistic acrobatics get erased by translation and go stale with the passage of time.

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Still, no matter how charming the dialogue, the shakiness of the translation can break immersion from time to time.

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That objective can be achieved only if the language of statutes and other government commands has sufficient clarity, so that meaning is not routinely lost in translation from the time a statute is promulgated to the time of its ultimate enforcement.

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Without accurate, real-time translation, the Internet will fall short of its potential to be the first universal communications medium.

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While the English language offers no direct translation of Philotimo, American citizens uphold this essential concept every time they volunteer in their local community, dig deep into their pockets to donate to charity, or generally go out of their way to improve the life of their neighbor.

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One gem: The final Amazon Prime shipment placed in time for Christmas delivery included DVDs of Futurama, Vol. 1, Lost in Translation and Pulp Fiction.

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I, however, was on the other side of the room and being deaf as a stump, was having a difficult time hearing the translation.

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