Bing dictionary Test report

Bing dictionary vs youdao dictionary

Comparison of core functions

From the perspective of the application UI layout, the core functions of the two software are as follows:

	Same	Different
Bing dictionary	Dictionary, example sentence, Translation	Encyclopedia
Youdao dictionary	Dictionary, example sentence, Translation	Application

In terms of dictionary software, dictionaries are the core functions. Examples are the sub-core functions that help users understand vocabulary. Translation is the core function of the level again, while encyclopedia and application are the sub-functions of Bing dictionary and youdao dictionary respectively.

Dictionary Function Comparison

Ui:

On the UI and layout of the dictionary function, both software adopts the query box + read push mode. The advantage is that the UI space is used to the maximum extent and more functions are provided to users. The disadvantage is that it is not concise enough.

Dictionary usage:

Just enter a word. From the query results, you have to say that you are amazed by the Bing dictionary. The Bing Dictionary lists the authoritative English-Chinese dual-interpretation, English-Chinese, English-English, and Internet interpretations for your reference and provides rich examples. At the same time, it is nice to provide information such as collocation, synonyms and antonyms. With these features, you can learn the details about words if you want to have a deep understanding of them. In this way, users can better understand the meaning of words.

In contrast, youdao dictionary is worse. Although there is also an authoritative interpretation function, this function is placed on the left-side tab. This is easy to ignore for users who want to work more efficiently and get their meaning as soon as possible. Second, the first interface contains too little information. There are only simple chinese meanings, network interpretations, and English interpretations. Some are not very useful phrases. Even though there are richer projects of Collins English-Chinese Double dictionary and 21st century English-Chinese dictionary entries, it is necessary to roll down the page to see them on the default page, so far, I have used the youdao dictionary for so long that I have discovered this function.

I have to say that Bing dictionary is better than youdao dictionary in terms of its core function. Therefore, I have also summarized a rule: the Information Query software, the most important thing is that the first screen after the embedded query maximizes the output to help users understand the information of the queried content accurately, instead of providing more information on the tab view in a similar index. Because users tend to quickly obtain and understand information and then return to the original workflow, they really don't want to spend time on tabs or pages.

Function Comparison:

In terms of the example sentence function, the first sense is that the number of examples in the Bing dictionary is more than that in the youdao dictionary. In the same way, youdao dictionary places the select function of the example sentence category on the left, while Bing cleverly places the example sentence and the query box. So why does the first response feel that there are few examples? In fact, there are quite a few examples, but they are divided into various categories. Bing's strategy is to put all the examples in one brain first, provides a selection filtering function. In addition, youdao provides some additional functions, such as video example sentences. I think the audience of these functions is mainly English learners rather than word-intended queryers. I don't think it will take time to watch videos.

Translation function comparison:

The basic function of translating a piece of text is provided by both software. The accuracy must be more professional testing methods and procedures in order to be evaluated objectively and accurately.

In addition, the Bing dictionary provides more web translation functions than the youdao dictionary. Enter the URL. The translation result is displayed in the default browser. I have used this function once, and nothing is displayed on the result page, which greatly reduces my perception and never used this function again. Moreover, many browsers now have the web page translation function, and Bing's web page translation provided in the dictionary can only be a friendly addition.

Comparison of additional functions:

In terms of additional functions, Bing provides a collection of many functions, including some tools for memorizing words. However, when I click this tab, Bing prompts me to install. Net framework3.5. I won't install it, and I don't understand why the soft solution developed under the. NET framework3.5 framework cannot be used on. NET framework4.5. I cannot accept installing a lower-version library to use a software.

Youdao dictionary provides its own youdao encyclopedia. Now that Baidu and Wikipedia are available, the use of youdao encyclopedia is small and small. All encyclopedia functions are more like a promotion.

Final score:

	Basic score (5)	Optimization score (5)	Total score
Bing dictionary	5	4	9
Youdao dictionary	5	2	7

Bing dictionary Test report