Topic 21: Something difficult to use

Be a cinch to use /biː ə sɪntʃ tuː juːz/ (verb)

Something that is very easy to use. Example: I thought this software would ___, but I was wrong.

Built-in power bank /bɪlt ɪn ˈpaʊə bæŋk/ (noun)

A power source integrated into a device. Example: The speaker has a ___ that helps me charge my phone during outings.

Sleek design /sliːk dɪˈzaɪn/ (noun)

A smooth and elegant appearance, especially for modern products. Example: This laptop has a ___ that really impressed me.

Top-notch /ˌtɒp ˈnɒtʃ/ (adjective)

Of excellent or the highest quality. Example: The sound quality of these headphones is absolutely ___.

Plug-and-play /ˌplʌɡ ənd ˈpleɪ/ (adjective)

Ready to use immediately without setup. Example: This printer is ___ with no complicated setup.

Trial and error /ˌtraɪəl ənd ˈerə/ (noun)

A method of solving problems through repeated attempts. Example: I learned how to cook that dish through ___.

Learning curve /ˈlɜː.nɪŋ kɜːv/ (noun)

The time or difficulty someone faces when learning something new. Example: Using the photo editing software came with a steep ___.

Crack a code /kræk ə kəʊd/ (verb)

To figure out or solve something complex. Example: It took me hours to ___ of how this system works.

tricky -> trickier (adj)

difficult to use . eg: it ended up being trickier than I expected.