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| Processed by: | richwarm (2023-09-06 03:00:44 UTC) |
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<< review queue entry 74037 - submitted by 'cws' >> I consulted ChatGPT, aborted mutiny is translated as 未遂的叛變 2,370 results https://www.google.com/search?q="未遂的叛變" https://cn.nytimes.com/opinion/20230627/putin-russia-uprising/zh-hant/#:~:text=在未遂的叛變發生後的幾個小時內 There are results for 流產的叛變 though. Don't know why, as ChatGPT said that 流产's abortion is related to pregnancy only 923 results https://www.google.com/search?q="流產的叛變" https://tw.stock.yahoo.com/news/國際金融-盧布匯率跌2-1-開在近15個月新低-051758403.html#:~:text=全球投資人都在關注這場已經流產的叛變 unsuccessful vs abortive as per ChatGPT: My inquiry to ChatGPT: Is unsuccessful same as abortive? ChatGPT: While "unsuccessful" and "abortive" share a similar meaning of not achieving the desired outcome, there can be a subtle distinction between the two terms in certain contexts. "Unsuccessful" generally refers to an endeavor or action that did not achieve its intended goal or was not accomplished. It implies a lack of success without necessarily implying a deliberate or intentional cessation. "Abortive," on the other hand, often suggests a deliberate or premature termination of an action or process before it could reach its full potential or completion. It conveys the idea of something being cut short or halted prematurely. In the context of a mutiny, "abortive" implies that the mutiny was initiated but was stopped or suppressed before it could fully unfold or achieve its objectives. It emphasizes the idea of a planned rebellion that was terminated before it could be successfully carried out. So, while "unsuccessful" generally implies a lack of success, "abortive" specifically suggests an intentional or premature termination. ----------------------------------------- Editor: > "There are results for 流產的叛變 though. Don't know why, as ChatGPT said that 流产's abortion is related to pregnancy only." You don't know why? It's because ChatGPT was wrong, and you put too much faith in it. In fact, if you ask ChatGPT again with a different wording, you will find that ChatGPT will contradict the notion that "流产's abortion is related to pregnancy only." Try asking {As well as meaning "abortion", does 流产 also sometimes mean simply "fail to be accomplished"?} |
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- 未遂 未遂 [wei4 sui4] /unsuccessful (attempt)/attempted (murder, suicide)/ # + 未遂 未遂 [wei4 sui4] /unsuccessful (attempt)/abortive (as in aborted mutiny)/attempted (murder, suicide)/ + 未遂 未遂 [wei4 sui4] /to fail to accomplish/unsuccessful (attempt); abortive (coup d'état); attempted (murder, suicide); unfulfilled (wish)/ |