EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Royal Ascot) with a noun phrase that describes it (a famous horse racing event). This is the basic 'A is B' sentence pattern.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Royal Ascot) dengan frasa kata benda yang menggambarkannya (acara balap kuda yang terkenal). Ini adalah pola kalimat dasar "A adalah B".
The London Eye is a famous tourist attraction in England.
London Eye adalah tempat wisata terkenal di Inggris.
EN: Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting, attracting many of the world's finest racehorses. It is also a major social event, famous for its strict dress code and the attendance of the British Royal Family.
EN: Use 'of' to show that one thing belongs to or is part of another thing. In the phrase 'the opening day of the 2026 meeting', 'the opening day' belongs to 'the 2026 meeting'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "of" untuk menunjukkan bahwa satu hal milik atau merupakan bagian dari hal lain. Dalam frasa "the opening day of the 2026 meeting", "hari pembukaan" (the opening day) adalah bagian dari "pertemuan 2026" (the 2026 meeting).
The color of the car is red.
Warna mobil ini adalah merah.
EN: In the context of Royal Ascot, 'meeting' refers to the multi-day horse racing event. Royal Ascot is traditionally a five-day event, so the 'opening day' is highly anticipated by racing fans and the British royal family.
EN: We use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "to + kata kerja bentuk dasar" (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau alasan seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan. Ini menjawab pertanyaan "mengapa".
She went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
Dia pergi ke supermarket untuk membeli susu.
EN: At Royal Ascot, the social aspect of 'enjoying the day' is just as important as the racing. Spectators dress in formal attire, socialise, and enjoy traditional food and drinks like Pimm's and afternoon tea.
EN: The pattern 'one of the + plural noun' is used to talk about one specific person, thing, or event within a larger group. Remember that the noun after 'one of the' must always be plural (with an -s), even though we are talking about only one of them.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola "one of the + kata benda jamak" digunakan untuk membicarakan satu orang, hal, atau kegiatan tertentu dalam kelompok yang lebih besar. Ingatlah bahwa meskipun kita hanya membicarakan "satu" di antaranya, kata benda setelah "one of the" harus dalam bentuk jamak (ditambah -s).
She is one of my best friends.
Dia adalah salah satu sahabat terbaik saya.
EN: The 'Ascot Stakes' is a historic horse race held during the Royal Ascot meeting in England. It is a long-distance race known for testing the stamina of the horses, and it attracts significant interest from racing fans and the British royal family.
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'run') to talk about future plans or events that are going to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "will" yang diikuti bentuk dasar kata kerja (seperti "run") untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan atau peristiwa yang akan terjadi.
They will watch the race tomorrow.
Mereka akan menonton pertandingan itu besok.
EN: In major horse racing events like the Ascot Stakes, the number of runners is often limited to ensure safety, but a field of twenty horses is still considered large and highly competitive, making the race exciting for spectators.
EN: The past participle 'called' is used after a noun to mean 'having the name of'. It acts like a short adjective to describe the noun before it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Partisip lampau "called" digunakan setelah kata benda untuk berarti "bernama..." atau "disebut...". Ini seperti kata sifat singkat yang digunakan untuk menjelaskan kata benda di depannya.
A boy called Tom helped me.
Seorang anak laki-laki bernama Tom menolong saya.
EN: In British horse racing culture, 'the favorite' refers to the horse that the public and bookmakers believe has the highest chance of winning. Royal Ascot is highly associated with the British Royal Family, and when 'The King' (King Charles III) has a running horse like 'Reaching High', it generates immense national interest and patriotic betting.
EN: Using 'so' to connect a cause and a result. It shows that the second action happens because of the first action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "so" (jadi) untuk menghubungkan sebab dan akibat. Ini menunjukkan bahwa tindakan kedua terjadi karena tindakan pertama.
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
Saat itu sedang hujan, jadi kami tinggal di rumah.
EN: In British horse racing, the reigning monarch (The King) traditionally owns and breeds racehorses. Horses carrying the royal colors are highly celebrated, and public support for the King's horses is a significant part of the festive atmosphere at Royal Ascot.
EN: We use the past simple tense (e.g., 'ran') to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past, often used with time words like 'last year'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan bentuk lampau sederhana (misalnya "ran") untuk membicarakan tindakan yang terjadi pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu dan sudah selesai, biasanya digunakan bersama keterangan waktu seperti "last year" (tahun lalu).
She visited London last year.
Dia pergi berwisata ke London tahun lalu.
EN: In horse racing, horses often return to compete in the same prestigious races year after year. The 'Ascot Stakes' at Royal Ascot is a historic race where staying power is highly valued, making repeat entries common for specialized long-distance horses.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is different from or opposite to what you might expect from the first part.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua gagasan yang berlawanan. Ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa bagian kedua kalimat berbeda atau berlawanan dengan apa yang diharapkan atau disajikan di bagian pertama.
He wanted to go to the race, but he had to work.
Dia ingin pergi menonton balap kuda, tetapi dia harus bekerja.
EN: In horse racing, 'the favorite' is the horse that most people expect to win and therefore has the lowest betting odds. In major British events like Royal Ascot, favorites carry high expectations from both the public and their owners.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is surprising or different from what we might expect after reading the first part.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua gagasan yang berlawanan. Ini menunjukkan bahwa bagian kedua kalimat itu mengejutkan atau berbeda dari apa yang diharapkan setelah membaca bagian pertama.
He studied hard, but he did not pass the test.
Dia belajar dengan giat, tetapi dia tidak lulus ujian.
EN: We use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that started and finished in the past. In this sentence, 'prepared' shows that the training action is completed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan bentuk lampau (kata kerja + -ed) untuk membicarakan tindakan yang dimulai dan selesai di masa lalu. Dalam kalimat ini, "prepared" menunjukkan bahwa tindakan menyiapkan sudah selesai.
She prepared a delicious dinner for her family yesterday.
Dia menyiapkan makan malam yang lezat untuk keluarganya kemarin.
EN: Willie Mullins is a legendary Irish racehorse trainer, highly respected in the British and Irish horse racing world, especially at major events like Royal Ascot.
EN: We use 'can also' before a main verb to show that another action or state is possible. 'Can' expresses possibility, and 'also' adds the meaning of 'too' or 'in addition'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "can also" sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menunjukkan bahwa tindakan atau keadaan lain juga mungkin. "can" menunjukkan kemungkinan, dan "also" menambahkan arti "juga" atau "selain itu".
You can also learn English by watching movies.
Kamu juga bisa belajar bahasa Inggris dengan menonton film.
EN: The past simple tense of the irregular verb 'run' is 'ran'. We use it to talk about completed actions in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau sederhana dari kata kerja tidak beraturan "run" (berlari/bertanding) adalah "ran". Kita menggunakannya untuk membicarakan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu.
He ran a marathon last year.
Dia berlari maraton tahun lalu.
EN: Chester is a historic city in England known for its Roman walls and the Chester Racecourse, which is the oldest continually operating racecourse in the UK, established in 1539.
EN: The verb 'bet' is used with the preposition 'on' to show what you are placing a wager on (e.g., a horse, a team, or an event).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "bet" (bertaruh/memasang taruhan) biasanya diikuti dengan kata depan "on" untuk menunjukkan apa yang kamu pasang taruhannya (misalnya: seekor kuda, sebuah tim, atau sebuah pertandingan).
Many fans bet on their favorite team to win the game.
Banyak penggemar memasang taruhan pada tim favorit mereka, berharap mereka memenangkan pertandingan.
EN: In the UK, horse racing and sports betting are deeply rooted in the culture. Major events like Royal Ascot attract not only professional bettors but also general public who place small casual bets on their favorite horses for fun.
EN: The phrase 'all day long' is an idiom used to emphasize that something happens during the entire course of a day, from morning until night.
Bahasa Indonesia: "all day long" adalah sebuah frasa yang digunakan untuk menekankan bahwa sesuatu terjadi terus-menerus sepanjang hari (dari pagi hingga malam).
She listened to music all day long.
Dia mendengarkan musik sepanjang hari.
EN: At major sporting events like Royal Ascot, real-time updates, live commentary, and betting odds are constantly published throughout the day to keep spectators and bettors informed.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: terkenal, termasyhur
Dalam konteks: (acara penting) kegiatan, acara besar
Dalam konteks: peserta (atau kuda) yang paling diunggulkan untuk menang
Dalam konteks: memiliki, memiliki
Dalam konteks: masalah, keadaan, kerusakan
Dalam konteks: dekat, hampir menang
Dalam konteks: (olahraga, balap kuda, dll.) pelatih, pelatih
Dalam konteks: menyiapkan, melatih
Dalam konteks: bertaruh, berjudi
Dalam konteks: berita terbaru, informasi pembaruan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A sport in which horses with riders race against each other.
Balap kuda
During the entire day.
sepanjang hari, seharian
To risk money on the result of an event or a race.
bertaruh pada..., memasang taruhan pada...