With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.

有了这些特性，机器可能真的成为一个非常有吸引力的社交伙伴。

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。

Social functioning was defined as having at least one emotionally sustainable relationship with a friend, spouse, partner, or other non-blood-related individual.

社会功能定义为有至少一个情感上可支持你的人，比如朋友、配偶、搭档，或其他非血缘个体。

In your job, in your social life, and for family gatherings, you need to bring a partner.

无论在工作、社交生活、还是家庭聚会，一个人都需要带上伴侣。

Other customers have Knowledge Centers or advocates that partner with interested business areas getting started with social software.

其他一些客户建立了知识中心，或者鼓励对业务领域感兴趣的合作伙伴开始使用社交软件。