EN: Appositives: We use a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'the biggest horse racing event of the year' explains what 'the Derby' is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Aposisi: Kita menggunakan koma untuk menambahkan informasi tambahan tentang sebuah kata benda. Di sini, "acara pacuan kuda terbesar tahun ini" menjelaskan apa itu "Derby".
My friend, a talented singer, won the competition.
Teman saya, seorang penyanyi berbakat, memenangkan perlombaan itu.
EN: The Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. In this context, 'Christmas Day' is the name of a horse, not the holiday itself.
EN: Using 'for' to show purpose or target. In this sentence, 'for' explains who the race is intended for (the best horses).
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'for' untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau sasaran. Dalam kalimat ini, 'for' menjelaskan untuk siapa perlombaan ini diadakan (kuda-kuda terbaik).
This book is for young students.
Buku ini untuk siswa muda.
EN: The term 'Derby' originated in England and refers to a prestigious horse race, typically for three-year-old horses. It has become a global term for major sporting events.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "to + kata kerja" (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau alasan mengapa seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan.
He went to the park to play football.
Dia pergi ke taman untuk bermain sepak bola.
EN: The Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, often associated with high fashion and social gathering in addition to the sport itself.
EN: The phrase 'There were' is used to say that more than one thing existed in the past. It is the past tense of 'There are'.
Bahasa Indonesia: "There were" digunakan untuk menyatakan bahwa lebih dari satu hal ada di masa lalu. Ini adalah bentuk lampau dari "There are".
There were many people at the park yesterday.
Kemarin ada banyak orang di taman.
EN: In major horse racing events like the Derby, the day is filled with multiple races of different levels, not just the main event. This allows more trainers and horses to participate.
EN: The past tense of 'win' is 'won'. It is used to describe a victory that happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau dari "win" adalah "won". Ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan kemenangan yang terjadi di masa lalu.
She won the gold medal yesterday.
Dia memenangkan medali emas kemarin.
EN: The 'Lester Piggott Handicap' is named after Lester Piggott, one of the most famous and successful jockeys in the history of British horse racing. A 'Handicap' race is one where horses carry different weights to make the race more equal.
EN: The past tense verb 'beat' is used to show winning against an opponent. Note that 'beat' stays the same in the present and past tense (beat-beat-beaten).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja lampau "beat" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kemenangan melawan lawan. Perhatikan bahwa bentuk sekarang dan lampau dari "beat" sama (beat-beat-beaten).
Our team beat the champions in the last game.
Tim kami mengalahkan juara pada pertandingan terakhir.
EN: In horse racing, 'odds' represent the ratio of the prize money to the stake. 'Seven to one' (7/1) means for every $1 bet, you win $7 if the horse wins. It indicates the horse was not the top favorite but still had a good chance.
EN: The structure 'prepare [someone/something] for [an event]' is used to describe getting ready for a specific purpose or occasion.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur "prepare [seseorang/sesuatu] for [suatu acara]" digunakan untuk menggambarkan persiapan untuk tujuan atau kesempatan tertentu.
She prepared the students for the exam.
Dia menyiapkan murid-muridnya untuk ujian.
EN: In professional horse racing, the 'trainer' is a key figure responsible for the horse's daily exercise, health, and strategy, often working closely with the owner and the jockey.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a reason with a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "so" untuk menghubungkan alasan dengan hasil. Ini menunjukkan bahwa bagian kedua dari kalimat terjadi karena bagian pertama.
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
Saat itu sedang hujan, jadi saya tinggal di rumah.
EN: In horse racing, 'form' refers to a horse's recent performance and physical condition. Being 'in great form' means the horse has been running well and is likely to perform well again.
EN: The structure 'be + good for' is used to show that something is suitable or beneficial for a specific purpose or activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur "be + good for" untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu cocok atau bermanfaat untuk tujuan atau aktivitas tertentu.
The weather is good for a picnic.
Cuaca ini sangat cocok untuk piknik.
EN: In horse racing, 'ground conditions' (often called 'going') are crucial as some horses perform better on firm ground while others prefer soft or muddy turf.
EN: The phrase 'will have' is used to talk about a future fact or state. In horse racing, 'runners' refers to the participants (horses) in a race.
Bahasa Indonesia: "will have" digunakan untuk membicarakan fakta atau keadaan yang diperkirakan terjadi di masa depan. Dalam konteks pacuan kuda, "runners" merujuk pada kuda-kuda yang mengikuti perlombaan.
The party will have many guests.
Pesta itu akan memiliki banyak tamu.
EN: In horse racing, a 'Handicap' is a race where horses carry different weights to make the race fair. 'Runners' is the standard term for the horses participating in a specific race.
EN: Use 'hope + to + verb' to talk about something you want to happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "hope + to + kata kerja" untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang Anda harapkan terjadi di masa depan.
I hope to see you soon.
Saya harap dapat segera bertemu dengan Anda.
EN: In horse racing, families often work together across generations. The Moore family is a prominent name in the sport, where training and riding skills are frequently passed down from grandfathers to grandsons.
EN: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent sentences that have a similar or related idea.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi "and" digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua kalimat independen yang memiliki makna yang serupa atau terkait.
I am a student, and my sister is a teacher.
Saya seorang siswa, dan kakak perempuan saya adalah seorang guru.
EN: In the horse racing world, it is very common for professions like trainers and riders to be passed down through families, creating multi-generational racing dynasties like the Moore family.
EN: Adverbs like 'closely' are used to describe how an action (verb) is performed. They often end in '-ly' and usually come after the verb or the object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata keterangan seperti 'closely' digunakan untuk menggambarkan bagaimana suatu tindakan (kata kerja) dilakukan. Kata-kata ini biasanya diakhiri dengan '-ly' dan ditempatkan setelah kata kerja atau objek.
She listened to the teacher closely.
Dia mendengarkan guru dengan saksama.
EN: Horse racing is a deeply rooted tradition in many English-speaking countries, especially the UK. Major events like the Derby are national highlights where people from all walks of life follow the results, often involving social gatherings and betting.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: klasik, perlombaan yang secara tradisional penting
Dalam konteks: menyenangkan, mendebarkan
Dalam konteks: mengalahkan, menang melawan
Dalam konteks: pelatih, pembimbing
Dalam konteks: mempersiapkan, melatih
Dalam konteks: kondisi (cuaca, lapangan, dll.)
Dalam konteks: peserta (di sini merujuk pada kuda-kuda yang ikut berlomba)
Dalam konteks: penunggang, orang yang menunggang kuda
Dalam konteks: dengan saksama, dengan teliti
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
The ratio used to express the probability of a win and the potential payout (bet $1 to win $7).
peluang tujuh banding satu
To be in a very good physical condition or performing very well.
dalam performa terbaik
The state of the surface on which a race or sport is held.
kondisi lapangan
The last section or concluding stage of an event.
tahap akhir, bagian akhir