EN: The phrase 'first ever' is used to emphasize that something has never happened before in history up to that point.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "first ever" digunakan untuk menekankan bahwa sesuatu terjadi "untuk pertama kalinya dalam sejarah", dengan penekanan yang kuat.
This is my first ever trip to Europe.
Ini adalah perjalanan pertamaku ke Eropa sepanjang sejarah.
EN: T20 (Twenty20) is a shortened, fast-paced format of cricket that has greatly increased the global popularity of the sport, especially in women's athletics. For Scotland, a nation where cricket is a minority sport compared to football or rugby, winning a match at the World Cup is a monumental achievement.
EN: Use the preposition 'by' followed by a number or score to show the margin of victory in sports (how much a team won by).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan preposisi "by" yang diikuti oleh angka atau skor untuk menunjukkan selisih kemenangan dalam pertandingan olahraga (menang dengan selisih berapa poin).
Our team won the game by 10 points.
Tim kami memenangkan pertandingan dengan selisih 10 poin.
EN: In cricket, points are called 'runs'. Winning 'by 40 runs' means the winning team scored 40 more runs than the losing team before the losing team's turn ended.
EN: The word 'maiden' is used as an adjective before a noun to describe the very first time something happens, such as a first win, first voyage, or first speech.
Bahasa Indonesia: "maiden" di sini digunakan sebagai kata sifat sebelum kata benda untuk menggambarkan "pertama kali" atau "perdana" dari sesuatu, seperti kemenangan pertama, pelayaran perdana, atau pidato perdana.
The ship made its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
Kapal itu melakukan pelayaran perdananya melintasi Samudra Atlantik.
EN: In sports commentary, 'maiden' is a common term used to describe a competitor's or team's very first victory or achievement. In cricket, a 'maiden over' also refers to an over in which no runs are scored, though here 'maiden win' simply means their historic first-ever win in the tournament.
EN: Using 'from' to show the source or total number of opportunities used to achieve a score.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan "from" untuk menunjukkan sumber atau jumlah total peluang yang digunakan untuk mencapai suatu skor.
He scored 20 points from 15 shots.
Dia mencetak 20 poin dari 15 kali tembakan.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring, and 'balls' refer to the individual deliveries bowled by the opponent. Scoring 60 runs from 39 balls is considered a very fast and efficient performance, especially in the T20 format where teams only face 120 balls in total.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Regular verbs add '-ed' (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played'), while irregular verbs change their form (e.g., 'lead' becomes 'led').
Bahasa Indonesia: Simple past tense digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai di masa lalu. Kata kerja beraturan ditambah akhiran "-ed" (misalnya "play" menjadi "played"), sedangkan kata kerja tidak beraturan mengubah ejaannya (misalnya "lead" menjadi "led").
She played the piano and sang a song.
Dia bermain piano dan menyanyikan sebuah lagu.
EN: We use 'have a great day' (or 'had a great day' in the past tense) to say that someone experienced a very good, successful, or happy day.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "have a great day" (dalam bentuk lampau "had a great day") untuk menyatakan bahwa seseorang mengalami hari yang sangat menyenangkan, sukses, atau bahagia.
I had a great day at my new school.
Aku mengalami hari yang menyenangkan di sekolah baru.
EN: We use 'used to + verb' to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "used to + kata kerja dasar" untuk menggambarkan kebiasaan atau keadaan di masa lalu yang sekarang sudah tidak dilakukan atau terjadi lagi.
He used to live in London.
Dia dulu tinggal di London.
EN: In sports like cricket, players sometimes change their allegiance and play for a different national team if they meet certain eligibility criteria, such as holding citizenship or residency. Kirstie Gordon's move from England to Scotland is a notable example of this in women's cricket.
EN: We use the past simple tense (moved) to talk about actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan simple past tense (moved) untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai dilakukan pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
They moved to a new house last month.
Mereka pindah ke rumah baru bulan lalu.
EN: In sports, players sometimes change their national representation if they meet certain residency or citizenship requirements. Kirstie Gordon's move from England to Scotland represents a significant transition in her cricket career, allowing her to represent a different nation in international tournaments.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Irregular verbs change their form (e.g., 'take' becomes 'took', 'give' becomes 'gave').
Bahasa Indonesia: Simple past tense digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai di masa lalu. Kata kerja tidak beraturan mengubah bentuk ejaannya (misalnya: "take" menjadi "took", "give" menjadi "gave").
She took the bus and gave her seat to an old man.
Dia naik bus dan memberikan tempat duduknya kepada seorang lansia.
EN: In cricket, 'taking a wicket' means a bowler dismisses a batter, which is a major success for the bowling team. 'Giving away runs' refers to the opponent scoring points while a player is bowling. Limiting the opponent to only 16 runs while taking three wickets is considered an outstanding individual performance.
EN: The phrase 'in a row' is used to describe things happening one after another without any interruption.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "in a row" digunakan untuk menggambarkan hal-hal yang terjadi secara berurutan tanpa jeda, artinya "secara berturut-turut".
He won three games in a row.
Dia memenangkan tiga pertandingan secara berturut-turut.
EN: In cricket, taking 'three wickets in a row' (getting three batters out in three consecutive deliveries) is called a 'hat-trick'. It is an extremely rare and celebrated achievement in the sport, which explains why the player was so emotional.
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb (a clause) to show that one action happened before another in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "before" yang diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja (klausa) untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu tindakan terjadi sebelum tindakan lain di masa lalu.
He washed his hands before he ate dinner.
Dia mencuci tangannya sebelum makan malam.
EN: We use the preposition 'with' followed by an emotion noun (like 'happiness', 'sadness', or 'anger') to show the reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan preposisi "with" yang diikuti oleh kata benda yang menyatakan emosi (seperti "happiness" kebahagiaan, "sadness" kesedihan, atau "anger" kemarahan) untuk menunjukkan alasan seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan.
She smiled with joy when she saw her family.
Ketika dia melihat keluarganya, dia tersenyum dengan gembira.
EN: In international sports, hearing one's national anthem (referred to here as 'national song') played before a match is a deeply emotional moment for athletes, especially when representing Scotland on a global stage like the World Cup.
EN: The word 'also' is used to add extra information. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'took') but after the verb 'to be' (like 'is/are').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata "also" (juga) digunakan untuk menambahkan informasi tambahan. Kata ini biasanya ditempatkan sebelum kata kerja biasa (seperti "took"), tetapi setelah kata kerja be (seperti "is/are").
He also plays cricket on weekends.
Dia juga bermain kriket di akhir pekan.
EN: In cricket, 'taking a wicket' is a major achievement for a bowler (the player who throws the ball), similar to a pitcher getting a strikeout in baseball. Taking three wickets in a single match is considered a very strong performance.
EN: The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas or clauses. It shows that the second part of the sentence is surprising or different from what might be expected after the first part.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi "but" (tetapi) digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua ide atau klausa yang berlawanan. Ini menunjukkan bahwa bagian kedua kalimat berbeda atau mengejutkan dari apa yang diharapkan dari bagian pertama.
He studied hard but he did not pass the test.
Dia belajar dengan giat, tetapi dia tidak lulus ujian.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring. A score of 121 runs in a T20 match (which is a shorter, fast-paced version of cricket) is a decent effort, but often not high enough to win if the opposing team plays well. The phrase 'it was not enough' highlights the competitive nature of the sport where the second team to bat failed to surpass the first team's score.
EN: Using the preposition 'with' to show a score or achievement in sports.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan preposisi "with" untuk menunjukkan skor atau pencapaian dalam olahraga.
He won the game with 10 points.
Dia memenangkan pertandingan ini dengan 10 poin.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring. A player scores runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets. Scoring 33 runs is a solid individual contribution in a T20 match.
EN: The verb 'say' (past tense 'said') is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' to report what someone said. In English, the word 'that' is very commonly left out, especially in speaking and simple writing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "say" (bentuk lampau "said") sering diikuti oleh klausa kata benda yang diawali dengan "that" untuk menyampaikan kembali apa yang seseorang katakan. Dalam bahasa Inggris, "that" sangat mudah dihilangkan, terutama dalam percakapan lisan dan tulisan sederhana.
He said he was tired.
Dia berkata bahwa dia lelah.
EN: Using a gerund (verb + -ing) as the subject of a sentence. Here, 'singing' acts as a noun and is the main action being described as 'really special'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan gerund (kata kerja + -ing) sebagai subjek kalimat. Di sini, "singing" (bernyanyi) berfungsi sebagai kata benda, yang merupakan tindakan yang digambarkan sebagai "benar-benar istimewa".
Playing soccer with friends is fun.
Bermain sepak bola bersama teman-teman itu menyenangkan.
EN: In international sports, singing the national anthem (referred to here as 'national song') alongside passionate fans is a highly emotional and unifying moment for athletes, especially when representing a nation like Scotland on a global stage.
EN: The pattern 'something is important for someone' is used to show who or what is affected by the importance of an event or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola "something is important for someone" (sesuatu itu penting bagi seseorang) digunakan untuk menunjukkan siapa atau apa yang dianggap penting oleh suatu peristiwa atau hal.
Regular exercise is important for health.
Olahraga teratur itu penting bagi kesehatan.
EN: In many countries, women's cricket and other sports receive less funding and media attention than men's sports. Events like the Women's T20 World Cup are crucial for raising the profile of female athletes, especially in nations like Scotland where many players are semi-professional and balance sports with regular jobs.
EN: Use 'subject + are not + noun' to say that multiple people or things do not belong to a certain group or profession.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "subjek + are not + kata benda" untuk menyatakan bahwa banyak orang atau hal tidak termasuk dalam kelompok atau profesi tertentu.
They are not professional soccer players.
Mereka bukan pemain sepak bola profesional.
EN: In many countries, women's cricket is still transitioning from amateur to professional. Many top-level female players must balance full-time jobs or studies with their international sports careers, often training in their free time without receiving a regular salary.
EN: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two actions done by the same subject ('They'). This avoids repeating the subject: 'They train... and [they] take...'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi "and" digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sama (They). Ini menghindari pengulangan subjek: tidak perlu mengatakan "They train... and they take...", cukup gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkannya.
We eat dinner and watch TV.
Kami makan malam dan menonton TV.
EN: In many countries, minor sports or women's sports do not receive enough funding. As a result, many top-level athletes are 'amateurs' or semi-professionals who must work regular day jobs and self-fund their training and travel to international tournaments like the World Cup.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to') to show who or what is being assisted in doing an action. The pattern is: help + object + verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "help" (membantu/bermanfaat) dapat diikuti oleh objek, lalu diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar (tanpa to), untuk menyatakan membantu seseorang atau sesuatu melakukan suatu tindakan. Pola kalimatnya: help + objek + kata kerja bentuk dasar.
This book will help you learn English faster.
Buku ini akan membantumu belajar bahasa Inggris lebih cepat.
EN: The word 'maiden' in sports (especially cricket) refers to a first-time achievement, such as a team's first-ever win or a bowler's over where no runs are scored. In this context, it highlights the historic nature of Scotland's victory.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: bersejarah, memiliki makna sejarah yang besar
Dalam konteks: pertama, perdana
Dalam konteks: kemenangan, keberhasilan
Dalam konteks: emosional, penuh perasaan
Dalam konteks: nasional, kebangsaan
Dalam konteks: kegembiraan, kebahagiaan
Dalam konteks: profesional, ahli
Dalam konteks: berlatih, melatih
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To take a break or holiday from work or study.
Mengambil cuti, berlibur
Without receiving any salary or wages.
Tanpa bayaran, tanpa gaji
In cricket, to dismiss a batsman.
Mengambil gawang/wicket (membuat pemukul keluar)
One after another without a break; consecutively.
Berturut-turut, berturut-turut tanpa jeda