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user-friendly

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
ˌuser-ˈfriendly ●○○ adjective  TDEASYeasy to use, understand, or operate 易使用[理解,操作] a user-friendly guide to computing 易懂的计算机应用指南see thesaurus at easyuser-friendliness noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
user-friendlyWIMPs: windows, icons, menus and pointers - are different ways of making programs more user-friendly.We are trying to develop software that is more user-friendly.It's a very practical unit, very user-friendly.The system would be designed to be particularly user-friendly, emphasising the enhancement of worker skills rather than de-skilling.The booklet is intended to be a user-friendly guide to pension schemes.All facilities in Pizazz Plus are accessed via sets of user-friendly menus which make it easy to achieve your objective.X and Unix, but blends the two environments into a single user-friendly operating system.The clean lakes with user-friendly parks around them.The second aspect os the development of user-friendly software to implement the methods.user-friendly softwareThe 777 is quieter, has user-friendly storage bins and a sophisticated entertainment system with multiple choices.
From Longman Business Dictionaryuser-friendlyˌuser-ˈfriendly adjective easy to use or operatea user-friendly computer manualIf gas isn’t perceived as user-friendly, a lot of customers will find alternatives.user-friendliness noun [uncountable]Interface design is one of the factors that will influence the user-friendliness of a system.
ˌuser-ˈfriendly adjectiveChineseSyllable
to use, Corpus or Business operate easy understand,


user-friendly
ˌuser-ˈfriendly adjective
easy to use, understand, or operate:
    a user-friendly guide to computing
—user-friendliness noun [uncountable]
     
THESAURUS
    easy not difficult to do, and not needing much effort: an easy task | The house was easy to find.
    simple easy and not complicated – used about things such as instructions and explanations, or about machines and systems: The system is relatively simple to operate. | a simple recipe for chocolate cake
    straightforward easy to understand or do, and unlikely to cause you any problems: a straightforward explanation | The calculation is fairly straightforward.
    user-friendly easy to use – used especially about computers or written information about how to do something: Their website is very user-friendly. | a user-friendly guide to owning a dog
    undemanding easy because it does not take a lot of effort: It was an undemanding role for someone of his experience.
    cushy /ˈkʊʃi/ informal a cushy job is easy to do and needs very little effort – often used when you are envious of the person who has it: It’s a pretty cushy job – all she has to do is drive a nice car around. | a cushy number (=a very easy job)
    mindless so easy that you can do it without thinking – used especially when it makes you feel bored: mindless tasks
    painless without any difficulties or problems – used especially when you expected something to be much worse: Finding the carhire place at the airport was relatively painless. | Thankfully, there's a wide selection of search tools to make the task relatively painless.
    be plain sailing British English, be smooth sailing American English to be easy and with no problems that you have to deal with: Things should be plain sailing from now on.


user-friend·lyBrE /ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli/ 🔊NAmE /ˌjuːzər ˈfrendli/ 🔊 adjectiveeasy for people who are not experts to use or understand 方便非专业用户的;便于使用的;易于掌握的 user-friendli·ness BrE /ˌjuːzə ˈfrendlinəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌjuːzər ˈfrendlinəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]