Why do organisations still want human translators?
Many people imagine that a translator simply swaps words from one language into another. In reality, the work is closer to rewriting. A joke, a legal clause or a line of poetry rarely has an exact equivalent, and the translator must decide what matters most: the literal meaning, the tone, or the effect on the reader. Machine translation has improved dramatically and now handles routine texts competently, which has led some to predict the end of the profession. Yet professionals point out that errors in a contract or medical leaflet can have serious consequences, so organisations still want a human to check the final text. Translators increasingly act as editors of machine output, a role that demands judgment more than vocabulary.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Mistakes in important documents can be costly
- Step 1: Errors in contracts or medical leaflets can have serious consequences.
Answer
Mistakes in important documents can be costly.
Why not the others: Machines handle routine texts competently, translators are not said to be cheaper, and no law bans machine contracts.
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