EN: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing): This tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing trends. In this sentence, 'are calling' indicates an active, ongoing demand.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing): tenses ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang terjadi atau tren yang sedang berlangsung. Dalam kalimat ini, "are calling" menunjukkan tuntutan aktif yang sedang berlangsung.
The students are asking for more time to finish the project.
Para siswa sedang menuntut lebih banyak waktu untuk menyelesaikan proyek ini.
EN: Phrasal Verb 'Call for': This means to publicly demand or require something. It is often used in news contexts when a group of people requests a specific change.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kerja 'Call for': berarti menuntut atau meminta sesuatu secara terbuka. Dalam konteks berita, ini sering digunakan untuk menggambarkan sekelompok orang yang meminta perubahan tertentu.
The protesters are calling for a change in the law.
Para pengunjuk rasa menuntut perubahan undang-undang.
EN: In the UK, 'retail workers' often refers to staff in supermarkets and high-street shops. Recent years have seen a significant debate regarding the safety of these workers due to a rise in shoplifting and aggressive behavior from customers.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is more important than who performed it. Here, 'was fired' emphasizes the employee's loss of job rather than the manager who fired him.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat pasif (be + past participle) digunakan ketika tindakan lebih penting daripada pelaku. Di sini, penggunaan 'was fired' (dipecat) menekankan hasil dari karyawan yang kehilangan pekerjaan, bukan manajer yang memecatnya.
The window was broken during the storm.
Jendela itu rusak karena badai.
EN: The preposition 'for' followed by a Gerund (verb-ing) is used to express the reason or cause for an action, especially in the context of punishment or reward.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'for' diikuti oleh gerund (V-ing) digunakan untuk mengekspresikan alasan atau sebab dari suatu tindakan, terutama dalam konteks penghargaan atau hukuman.
She was thanked for helping the elderly man.
Dia berterima kasih karena telah membantu pria tua itu.
EN: Waitrose is a high-end supermarket chain in the UK. The case highlights a common dilemma in retail: companies often have strict 'no-intervention' policies to protect staff from violence, but employees may feel a moral obligation to stop theft.
EN: Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle): This tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action or a specific time in the past. In this context, it emphasizes that the stopping occurred before Smith was fired.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle): tenses ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum tindakan lain atau titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu. Dalam konteks ini, ini menekankan bahwa tindakan "menghentikan" terjadi sebelum Smith dipecat.
The train had already left when I arrived at the station.
Ketika saya tiba di stasiun, kereta sudah berangkat.
EN: The pattern 'stop someone from doing something': This structure is used to indicate preventing a person from performing a specific action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola "stop someone from doing something": struktur ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan pencegahan seseorang dari melakukan tindakan tertentu.
The heavy rain stopped us from going for a hike.
Hujan deras menghalangi kami untuk pergi hiking.
EN: Easter eggs are a significant cultural symbol in the UK during springtime. Retailers often have large displays of chocolate eggs, which unfortunately can become targets for shoplifting during the Easter season.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past. Here, 'dismissed' and 'happened' indicate the sequence of events is finished.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Simple digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang selesai pada titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu. Dalam kalimat ini, "dismissed" (dipecat) dan "happened" (terjadi) menunjukkan bahwa peristiwa-peristiwa ini sudah berakhir.
The company hired her last month.
Perusahaan mempekerjakannya bulan lalu.
EN: The conjunction 'after' introduces a subordinate clause (after the incident happened) to indicate the time relationship between two events.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi subordinatif "after" memperkenalkan klausa bawahan (setelah kejadian itu terjadi), digunakan untuk menunjukkan urutan waktu antara dua peristiwa.
We went home after the movie ended.
Kami pulang ke rumah setelah film selesai.
EN: Waitrose is a well-known upmarket supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. In the UK, employment laws and company policies regarding how staff should handle shoplifting are very strict, often prioritizing staff safety over the recovery of stolen goods.
EN: The sentence uses the Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle) to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle) untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi di masa lalu tetapi waktu pastinya tidak penting, dan memiliki relevansi dengan situasi sekarang.
The company has announced new safety rules.
Perusahaan telah mengumumkan peraturan keamanan baru.
EN: The phrase 'called Usdaw' is a past participle phrase acting as an adjective to provide more information about the noun 'union'. It is a shortened form of 'which is called Usdaw'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "called Usdaw" adalah frasa past participle yang berfungsi sebagai adjektiva untuk memodifikasi kata benda "union" (serikat pekerja), memberikan informasi tambahan. Ini adalah bentuk singkat dari "which is called Usdaw".
A man called Peter left a message for you.
Seorang pria bernama Peter meninggalkan pesan untukmu.
EN: Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is one of the largest trade unions in the UK. In British culture, trade unions play a significant role in negotiating workers' rights and safety with both the government and large corporations.
EN: Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename it or provide more information. Here, 'the general secretary of Usdaw' identifies who Joanne Thomas is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa apositif: kata benda atau frasa kata benda yang terletak di samping kata benda lain untuk memberi nama ulang atau memberikan informasi lebih lanjut tentang kata benda tersebut. Dalam kalimat ini, "the general secretary of Usdaw" digunakan untuk menjelaskan identitas Joanne Thomas.
Mr. Lee, my English teacher, is very kind.
Tuan Li, guru bahasa Inggris saya, sangat ramah.
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The word 'that' introduces a subordinate clause acting as the object of the verb 'said'. It reports the content of what was spoken.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa kata benda dengan 'that': kata 'that' memperkenalkan klausa bawahan yang berfungsi sebagai objek dari kata kerja 'said', digunakan untuk melaporkan isi pembicaraan.
She said that the weather was beautiful.
Dia berkata bahwa cuacanya sangat indah.
EN: Usdaw stands for the 'Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers'. In the UK, trade unions play a significant role in negotiating workplace safety and rights with large retail corporations.
EN: Present Perfect Continuous Tense (has been rising): This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present, emphasizing the duration or ongoing nature of the activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Perfect Continuous Tense (has been rising): tenses ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang dimulai di masa lalu dan berlanjut hingga sekarang, menekankan kelangsungan atau status yang sedang berlangsung dari aktivitas tersebut.
The cost of living has been rising steadily for several months.
Biaya hidup telah meningkat secara stabil selama beberapa bulan terakhir.
EN: Noun Clause as Object: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause ('that retail crime... protection') which functions as the direct object of the verb 'explained'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa kata benda sebagai objek: kata 'that' memperkenalkan klausa kata benda (that retail crime... protection), yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung dari kata kerja 'explained'.
He explained that the meeting was canceled.
Dia menjelaskan bahwa rapat dibatalkan.
EN: The term 'frontline' in a retail context refers to employees who interact directly with customers, such as cashiers and floor staff. In the UK, the safety of these workers has become a significant political and social issue due to a reported rise in shoplifting and verbal abuse.
EN: Present Perfect Continuous Tense (has/have + been + -ing): This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present, often emphasizing the duration or ongoing nature of the activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Perfect Continuous Tense (has/have + been + -ing): tenses ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang dimulai di masa lalu dan berlanjut hingga sekarang, biasanya menekankan durasi atau proses dari aktivitas tersebut.
The team has been working on this project since January.
Tim telah mengerjakan proyek ini sejak bulan Januari.
EN: Indirect Questions with 'how': The phrase 'how to improve...' acts as a noun phrase (the object of the preposition 'about'). It uses an infinitive structure to express a method or way of doing something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pertanyaan tidak langsung dengan 'how': frasa 'how to improve...' berfungsi sebagai frasa kata benda (objek dari preposisi 'about'). Ini menggunakan struktur infinitif untuk mengekspresikan cara atau metode untuk melakukan sesuatu.
She is learning how to manage her time better.
Dia sedang belajar bagaimana mengelola waktu dengan lebih baik.
EN: In the UK, 'The union' often refers to specific trade unions like Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers), which play a significant role in negotiating workers' rights and safety standards directly with large retail corporations.
EN: Noun Clauses with 'that': A noun clause acts as the object of a verb (in this case, 'shows'). It starts with the conjunction 'that' and contains its own subject and verb to provide more detailed information.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa kata benda dengan 'that': klausa kata benda berfungsi sebagai objek dari kata kerja (dalam hal ini, shows). Ini dimulai dengan konjungsi 'that' dan diikuti oleh klausa lengkap (subjek + kata kerja), digunakan untuk memberikan informasi yang lebih rinci.
Research shows that exercise improves mental health.
Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa olahraga dapat meningkatkan kesehatan mental.
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement: In English, the verb must match the subject in number. Here, 'A recent survey' is a singular third-person subject, so the verb 'show' takes an 's' to become 'shows'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kesesuaian subjek-kata kerja: dalam bahasa Inggris, kata kerja harus sesuai dengan subjek dalam hal jumlah. Dalam kalimat ini, subjek 'A recent survey' adalah orang ketiga tunggal, jadi kata kerja 'show' harus ditambah 's' menjadi 'shows'.
The report indicates a need for change.
Laporan tersebut menunjukkan perlunya perubahan.
EN: Usdaw stands for the 'Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers'. In the UK, trade unions play a significant role in negotiating workplace safety and rights, especially in the retail sector where frontline staff face increasing challenges.
EN: The phrase 'According to' is a prepositional phrase used to attribute information to a specific source, such as a person, a document, or a study.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'According to' adalah frasa preposisional yang digunakan untuk mengaitkan informasi dengan sumber tertentu, seperti seseorang, dokumen, atau penelitian (diterjemahkan sebagai "menurut" atau "berdasarkan...").
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Menurut ramalan cuaca, besok akan hujan.
EN: Reported Speech with 'would': When reporting what someone said in the past about a future preference or intention, 'will' changes to 'would' to maintain backshift in tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: 'would' dalam kalimat tidak langsung: saat melaporkan apa yang seseorang katakan di masa lalu tentang preferensi atau niat di masa depan, 'will' diubah menjadi 'would' agar sesuai dengan aturan pergeseran tenses.
He said he would help us with the project.
Dia berkata bahwa dia akan membantu kami menyelesaikan proyek ini.
EN: In the UK, 'union members' refers to workers who belong to a trade union, such as Usdaw. Unions play a significant role in British labor relations, negotiating for safety and pay. The mention of a '2025 survey' suggests this is a forward-looking or very recent report within the context of the story.
EN: The sentence uses a 'that-clause' as a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. This structure allows the speaker to express a complete thought or opinion following a reporting verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan klausa kata benda yang diawali oleh 'that' sebagai objek dari kata kerja 'believe'. Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk mengekspresikan ide atau pandangan lengkap setelah kata kerja pelaporan (seperti believe, say, think).
Experts suggest that regular exercise improves mental health.
Para ahli menyarankan bahwa olahraga teratur dapat meningkatkan kesehatan mental.
EN: The sentence features a compound predicate where two verb phrases ('provide reassurance' and 'act as a deterrent') share the same subject ('security guards'), connected by the conjunction 'and'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini memiliki predikat majemuk di mana dua frasa kerja (provide reassurance dan act as a deterrent) berbagi subjek yang sama (security guards) dan dihubungkan oleh konjungsi 'and'.
The new policy saves money and increases efficiency.
Kebijakan baru ini menghemat uang dan meningkatkan efisiensi.
EN: In the UK, the role of retail security has become a significant public debate. Unlike some countries where security might be armed, UK retail guards are primarily there for 'reassurance' and 'deterrence', focusing on de-escalation and visual presence rather than physical intervention, which is reflected in the specific vocabulary used here.
EN: The use of 'such as' to introduce examples. It is a prepositional phrase used to provide specific instances of a general category (in this case, 'other measures').
Bahasa Indonesia: Penggunaan "such as" untuk memperkenalkan contoh. Ini adalah frasa preposisional yang digunakan untuk memberikan contoh spesifik dari kategori umum (dalam kalimat ini, "langkah-langkah lain").
The store sells many fruits, such as apples and oranges.
Toko ini menjual banyak buah, misalnya apel dan jeruk.
EN: Reported speech with 'said (that)'. When reporting what someone said, the word 'that' is often omitted in casual or journalistic English, followed by a subordinate clause.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat tidak langsung dengan "said (that)". Saat melaporkan apa yang seseorang katakan, konjungsi "that" sering dihilangkan dalam bahasa Inggris lisan atau jurnalistik, diikuti oleh klausa bawahan.
He said they need more time to finish the project.
Dia berkata bahwa mereka membutuhkan lebih banyak waktu untuk menyelesaikan proyek ini.
EN: In the UK, the use of facial recognition technology in retail is a subject of ongoing debate regarding privacy versus security. While it helps deter crime, civil liberties groups often raise concerns about surveillance.
EN: The sentence begins with a participial phrase 'After losing...'. This is a reduced adverbial clause where the subject 'Smith' is omitted because it is the same as the subject of the main clause. The '-ing' form (present participle) indicates an active action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat dimulai dengan frasa partisipial "After losing...". Ini adalah klausa adverbia yang disederhanakan, karena subjeknya sama dengan subjek klausa utama, yaitu "Smith", sehingga dihilangkan. Penggunaan bentuk "-ing" (present participle) menunjukkan tindakan aktif.
After finishing her homework, Sarah went to the park.
Setelah menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumah, Sarah pergi ke taman.
EN: The main clause uses the passive voice 'was offered'. The passive voice is formed with 'be' + past participle, focusing on the person receiving the action (Smith) rather than who performed it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa utama menggunakan kalimat pasif "was offered". Kalimat pasif dibentuk dengan "be + past participle", dan fokusnya adalah pada orang yang menerima tindakan (Smith), bukan pada orang yang melakukan tindakan.
He was offered a promotion by his manager.
Manajernya memberinya kesempatan untuk dipromosikan.
EN: Waitrose and Iceland represent different segments of the UK grocery market. Waitrose is typically seen as an upmarket, premium supermarket, while Iceland is known for frozen foods and budget-friendly prices. The move from Waitrose to Iceland in this context highlights a significant change in employment environment.
EN: Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that follows another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'the chief executive of Iceland' identifies who Richard Walker is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa apositif: kata benda atau frasa kata benda yang mengikuti kata benda lain untuk menjelaskan atau mengidentifikasi kata benda tersebut. Dalam kalimat ini, "the chief executive of Iceland" menjelaskan identitas Richard Walker.
Mr. Brown, my English teacher, is very kind.
Tuan Brown, guru bahasa Inggris saya, sangat ramah.
EN: Noun Clause as Object: The word 'that' introduces a clause (shop workers need more tools...) which functions as the direct object of the verb 'said'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa kata benda sebagai objek: konjungsi "that" memperkenalkan klausa (shop workers need more tools...), yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung dari kata kerja "said".
She said that she would arrive on time.
Dia berkata bahwa dia akan tiba tepat waktu.
EN: Iceland is a well-known British supermarket chain specializing in frozen foods. Richard Walker is its high-profile executive often involved in social and environmental advocacy.
EN: The verb 'suggest' is followed by a 'that-clause' acting as a direct object. In formal contexts, 'suggest' often triggers the subjunctive mood (base form of the verb), though 'could' or 'should' are frequently used to express possibility or recommendation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'suggest' (menyarankan) diikuti oleh klausa yang diawali 'that' sebagai objek. Dalam konteks formal, 'suggest' sering memicu subjunctive mood (menggunakan bentuk dasar kata kerja), tetapi saat menyatakan kemungkinan atau saran, 'could' atau 'should' juga sering digunakan.
The doctor suggested that he take a rest.
Dokter menyarankan dia untuk beristirahat.
EN: The phrase 'such as' is used to introduce specific examples that belong to a broader category (in this case, 'technology'). It functions similarly to 'like' but is more common in formal writing.
Bahasa Indonesia: 'such as' (misalnya) digunakan untuk memperkenalkan contoh-contoh spesifik yang termasuk dalam kategori yang lebih luas (dalam kalimat ini, 'technology'). Fungsinya mirip dengan 'like', tetapi lebih umum digunakan dalam tulisan formal.
We need to reduce waste, such as plastic bottles and paper.
Kita perlu mengurangi limbah, misalnya botol plastik dan kertas.
EN: In the UK, the term 'staff' is a collective noun and is often used without an 's' even when referring to multiple people. The debate over AI in retail is currently a major topic in British business, as companies balance efficiency and security with privacy concerns.
EN: The structure 'describe A as B' is used to define or characterize someone or something in a specific way. 'As' functions as a preposition here.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur "describe A as B" (menggambarkan A sebagai B) digunakan untuk mendefinisikan atau mengkarakterisasi seseorang atau sesuatu dengan cara tertentu. Di sini, "as" digunakan sebagai preposisi.
The critics described the new movie as a masterpiece.
Para kritikus menggambarkan film baru ini sebagai sebuah mahakarya.
EN: A relative clause starting with 'that' is used to provide more information about the noun 'problem'. In this case, it defines what kind of problem it is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa relatif yang dimulai dengan "that" digunakan untuk memberikan informasi lebih lanjut tentang kata benda "problem". Dalam hal ini, ini mendefinisikan jenis masalah apa itu.
He solved a problem that was very difficult.
Dia memecahkan masalah yang sangat sulit.
EN: In the UK, 'shoplifting' is a significant legal and social issue. The debate often centers on whether it is a 'victimless' crime or one that leads to more serious 'violent crime', as mentioned by Richard Walker.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): This tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a connection or result in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): tenses ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi pada waktu yang tidak pasti di masa lalu, dan tindakan tersebut memiliki hubungan atau dampak pada masa kini.
The new policy has improved the working environment.
Kebijakan baru telah meningkatkan lingkungan kerja.
EN: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: Phrases starting with prepositions (like 'of', 'about', 'in') are used here to provide specific details about the nouns they follow (case, discussion, safety).
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisional sebagai modifikator: frasa yang dimulai dengan preposisi (seperti of, about, in) digunakan di sini untuk memberikan detail spesifik pada kata benda yang mendahuluinya (case, discussion, safety).
The report about the accident is on the desk.
Laporan tentang kecelakaan itu ada di atas meja.
EN: In the UK, the debate over retail workers' rights to intervene in shoplifting is significant. Many companies have 'no-touch' policies to protect staff from potential violence, which can lead to controversy when employees are fired for trying to protect store property.
EN: The sentence uses a 'that-clause' as a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. This structure allows the speaker to express a thought, opinion, or fact.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan 'that-clause' sebagai klausa kata benda yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung dari kata kerja 'believe'. Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk mengekspresikan ide, pandangan, atau fakta.
I believe that education is the key to success.
Saya percaya bahwa pendidikan adalah kunci kesuksesan.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used here to express a strong opinion or moral obligation, followed by 'not have to' which indicates a lack of necessity or an unfair requirement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal 'should' digunakan di sini untuk mengekspresikan pendapat yang kuat atau kewajiban moral, diikuti oleh 'not have to' menunjukkan kurangnya kebutuhan atau bahwa itu adalah tuntutan yang tidak adil (tidak perlu, tidak seharusnya dipaksa).
You should not have to pay for someone else's mistake.
Kamu seharusnya tidak dipaksa untuk menanggung kesalahan orang lain.
EN: In the UK, there is an ongoing debate regarding the safety of retail workers. Traditionally, shop staff were not expected to act as security, but rising shoplifting rates have forced many into dangerous confrontations, leading to calls for legal protection and professional security presence.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle) is used here to describe a situation that started in the past and continues to be relevant or true in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan situasi yang dimulai di masa lalu dan terus berdampak hingga sekarang, atau masih menjadi fakta saat ini.
The cost of living has become a major challenge for many families.
Biaya hidup telah menjadi tantangan utama yang dihadapi banyak keluarga.
EN: The phrasal verb 'push for' means to demand or try hard to get something, often used in the context of advocacy or negotiations.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kerja 'push for' berarti "memperjuangkan" atau "menuntut dengan keras", sering digunakan dalam konteks advokasi atau negosiasi.
Environmental groups are pushing for stricter laws on plastic waste.
Kelompok lingkungan sedang memperjuangkan peraturan yang lebih ketat tentang limbah plastik.
EN: In the UK, 'The Union' often refers to major trade unions like Usdaw, which represent retail workers' rights. The rise in retail crime is a significant socio-economic issue currently being debated in British media.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Menghadapi atau menantang seseorang secara langsung, terutama terkait perilaku yang tidak pantas.
Dalam konteks: Memecat; memberhentikan.
Dalam konteks: (Peristiwa atau kejadian yang tidak biasa atau tidak menyenangkan) insiden, kecelakaan.
Dalam konteks: Penghiburan; ketenangan; menghilangkan keraguan.
Dalam konteks: Kekuatan pencegah; faktor penghambat; alat penakut.
Dalam konteks: Langkah-langkah; cara.
Dalam konteks: Pengenalan; identifikasi.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
Pengutil
In a position where you are directly dealing with a dangerous or difficult situation.
Berada di garis depan
To express one's opinion publicly and openly, especially in opposition to something.
Berbicara secara terbuka; menyuarakan pendapat
A technology capable of identifying or verifying a person from a digital image or a video frame.
Pengenalan wajah
Criminal activities that occur within a retail environment, such as theft or violence against staff.
Kejahatan ritel