When he was alive, he left much to be desired.

他活着时，还有许多地方有待改进。

The brakes, tires and handling stability of US vehicles left much to be desired, even in comparison with foreign manufacturers.

即使与外国制造商相比，美国汽车的制动器、轮胎和操纵稳定性也有很多不足之处。

" Yes, miss, " said Becky; and as Sara returned to the trunk she devoted herself to the effort of accomplishing an end so much to be desired.

“是的，小姐，”贝基说。当萨拉回到行李箱时，她全身心地投入到实现一个如此令人向往的目标的努力中。

I certainly do not mean to sound less than compassionate. My bedside manner may leave much to be desired, and my potions and pills are not those that come in a doctor's black bag.

我当然不是想听起来缺乏同情心。我的诊疗态度可能还有待改进，我的药水和药丸也不是那些装在医生的黑袋子里的那种。