Language Point 8

However, the situation was far from perfect. (Para.4)
Meaning: But the situation was not faultless at all.
far from: not ... at all; rather than,
Far from (being) angry, he's very happy. 他一点都不生气, 很快乐。
Her husband is far from (being) handsome; he is somewhat ugly. 她丈夫谈不上英俊, 有点丑。