The new system was tried and found wanting.

这一新系统经测试发现不够好。

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But the Western way was often found wanting in an important respect: it didn't necessarily produce a partner of the right economic, social, and educational qualifications.

但是人们经常发现，西方的方式经常在一个重要方面存在欠缺：它不一定能培养出经济、社会和教育背景良好的伴侣。

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That promise has been found wanting.

那种说法已经不合时宜了。

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(Speech) The Indian Prime Minister says if Pakistan takes action on this, New Delhi will not be found wanting in its response.

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His behaviour has tested the very structures of our parliament and they have been found wanting.

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England skipper Steve Borthwick admitted his side had been "found wanting" during the series.

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Each is then assigned a high-ranking mentor to help develop the skills found wanting in her self-assessment.

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