EN: Non-restrictive relative clauses with 'whose' are used to provide additional information about a noun (the antecedent) that is already clearly identified. In this sentence, 'whose films...' adds descriptive detail about Andrey Zvyagintsev without being necessary to identify who he is.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan penyekat dengan 'whose' digunakan untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang kata nama (anteseden) yang telah dikenal pasti dengan jelas. Dalam ayat ini, "whose films..." menambah butiran deskriptif tentang Andrei Zvyagintsev, tetapi tidak penting untuk mengenal pasti siapa dia.
The novelist, whose latest book became a bestseller, will give a lecture tomorrow.
Novelis itu akan mengadakan syarahan esok, dan karya terbarunya telah menjadi buku terlaris.
EN: The passive voice construction 'have long been regarded as' combines the present perfect tense with the passive voice to describe a long-standing perception or status that continues from the past into the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur kata kerja pasif "have long been regarded as" menggabungkan kala kini sempurna dengan kata kerja pasif, digunakan untuk menerangkan persepsi atau status yang telah wujud sejak dahulu hingga sekarang.
Her contributions have long been regarded as the foundation of modern genetics.
Sumbangannya telah lama dianggap sebagai asas kepada genetik moden.
EN: The phrase 'is set to' is a formal idiomatic expression meaning 'is scheduled to' or 'is ready to,' often used in news reporting to describe planned future events.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "is set to" ialah ungkapan idiomatik formal yang bermaksud "dijangka" atau "bersedia untuk", sering digunakan dalam laporan berita untuk menerangkan peristiwa masa depan yang dirancang.
The government is set to announce new environmental regulations next month.
Kerajaan dijangka akan mengumumkan peraturan alam sekitar yang baharu pada bulan hadapan.
EN: Andrey Zvyagintsev is a pivotal figure in modern cinema, known for using bleak narratives to critique the social and political landscape of contemporary Russia. His mention of 'civic passivity' refers to the perceived indifference of the public towards political shifts, a recurring theme in his award-winning films like 'Leviathan'. Cannes is the world's most prestigious film festival, making a premiere there a significant cultural event.
EN: The past participle phrase 'entitled Minotaur' functions as an adjective modifying 'The film'. It is a reduced relative clause (which is entitled...).
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel lampau "entitled Minotaur" berfungsi sebagai adjektif yang menerangkan "The film". Ini ialah klausa relatif yang diringkaskan (asalnya which is entitled...).
The book, entitled 'The Great Gatsby', is a classic of American literature.
EN: The relative pronoun 'that' introduces a restrictive relative clause 'that nearly claimed his life', providing essential information about the 'harrowing battle'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata ganti relatif "that" memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang menyekat "that nearly claimed his life", memberikan maklumat penting tentang "harrowing battle" (perjuangan yang dahsyat).
He survived a car accident that nearly destroyed his career.
Dia terselamat daripada kemalangan kereta yang hampir memusnahkan kerjayanya.
EN: The verb 'claim' in the context of 'claim one's life' is a formal way to say that something (usually a disease, accident, or disaster) caused someone's death.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "claim" dalam konteks "claim one's life" ialah cara formal untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu (biasanya penyakit, kemalangan, atau bencana) meragut nyawa seseorang.
The earthquake claimed thousands of lives in the region.
Gempa bumi itu meragut ribuan nyawa di rantau tersebut.
EN: The mention of 'Cannes' (implied by context) and 'cinematic release' highlights the prestige of European film festivals. Andrey Zvyagintsev is a key figure in world cinema, often using his personal struggles and political environment as metaphors in his storytelling.
EN: The phrase 'Had it not been for' is an inverted form of the third conditional 'If it had not been for'. It is used to express that a past event was the essential condition for a certain outcome. Inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb 'had' makes the tone more formal and literary.
Bahasa Melayu: "Had it not been for" ialah bentuk penyongsangan bagi ayat bersyarat ketiga "If it had not been for", digunakan untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu peristiwa pada masa lalu adalah syarat perlu untuk mencapai sesuatu hasil. Menyongsangkan subjek dengan kata bantu "had" menjadikan nada lebih formal dan bersifat sastera.
Had it not been for your timely advice, I would have made a terrible mistake.
Jika bukan kerana nasihat tepat pada masanya, saya akan melakukan kesilapan yang serius ketika itu.
EN: The modal structure 'might never have + past participle' is used to express a hypothetical negative possibility in the past. It suggests that without the condition mentioned, the outcome of returning to filmmaking would have been impossible.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur kata bantu "might never have + past participle" digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan negatif hipotesis pada masa lalu. Ini membayangkan bahawa tanpa syarat yang dinyatakan, kembali kepada pembikinan filem tidak mungkin berlaku pada masa itu.
Without the scholarship, she might never have studied abroad.
Jika bukan kerana biasiswa itu, dia mungkin tidak akan dapat belajar di luar negara.
EN: The mention of Hanover, Germany, highlights the common practice of high-profile individuals from Russia seeking advanced medical treatment in Western Europe, particularly Germany, which is renowned for its specialized clinics and intensive care facilities.
EN: The verb 'contract' is a formal term used in medical contexts meaning to catch or develop a disease or infectious illness.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "contract" ialah istilah formal yang digunakan dalam konteks perubatan, bermaksud "menjangkiti" atau "menghidap" sesuatu penyakit atau wabak.
He contracted a rare tropical virus while traveling in Southeast Asia.
Dia dijangkiti virus tropika yang jarang berlaku semasa melancong di Asia Tenggara.
EN: The relative clause starting with 'that left him with...' uses the verb 'leave' to describe a resulting state or consequence of an event.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif yang bermula dengan "that left him with..." menggunakan kata kerja "leave" untuk menerangkan keadaan atau akibat yang disebabkan oleh sesuatu peristiwa (menyebabkan seseorang berada dalam situasi tertentu).
The storm left the city without power for three days.
Ribut itu menyebabkan bandar tersebut terputus bekalan elektrik selama tiga hari.
EN: The sentence reflects the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public figures and the global arts community. Zvyagintsev's survival and return to filmmaking are seen as a significant personal and professional triumph within the international film circuit.
EN: The phrase 'such as' is used to introduce specific examples that illustrate a general category (in this case, 'basic tasks'). It is more formal than 'like' and is commonly used in journalistic and academic writing.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "such as" digunakan untuk memperkenalkan contoh khusus yang menggambarkan kategori umum (di sini, "tugas asas"). Ia lebih formal daripada "like" dan sering digunakan dalam penulisan kewartawanan dan akademik.
The patient struggled with cognitive functions, such as memory and focus.
Pesakit itu mengalami kesukaran dalam fungsi kognitif, seperti ingatan dan tumpuan.
EN: The structure 'unable to + verb' functions as an adjective phrase following the linking verb 'was'. It expresses a lack of ability or capacity, often due to external circumstances or physical limitations, and is more formal than 'could not'.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "unable to + kata kerja" berfungsi sebagai frasa adjektif selepas kata kerja penghubung "was". Ia menyatakan kekurangan keupayaan atau kapasiti, biasanya disebabkan oleh keadaan luaran atau batasan fizikal, dan lebih formal daripada "could not".
Due to the heavy snow, the rescue team was unable to reach the village.
Disebabkan salji lebat, pasukan penyelamat tidak dapat sampai ke kampung itu.
EN: The conjunction 'or' is used here to connect two infinitive phrases ('to move...' and '[to] perform...') in a negative context. When 'unable' or 'not' precedes the list, 'or' maintains the negative scope over both actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung "or" digunakan di sini untuk menghubungkan dua frasa infinitif ("to move..." dan "[to] perform...") dalam konteks negatif. Apabila "unable" atau "not" diletakkan sebelum senarai, "or" memastikan penafian merangkumi kedua-dua tindakan.
He was not allowed to speak or leave the room.
Dia tidak dibenarkan bercakap atau meninggalkan bilik itu.
EN: The mention of 'holding a spoon' is a poignant detail used in English narrative non-fiction to emphasize the loss of basic human dignity and autonomy. It highlights the severity of Zvyagintsev's physical decline, contrasting his status as a world-renowned director with the most fundamental of human struggles.
EN: The relative phrase 'during which time' is used to link two clauses, where 'which' acts as a relative adjective modifying 'time'. It refers back to the entire duration mentioned in the previous clause (eleven months), providing a temporal framework for the second action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa relatif "during which time" digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa, di mana "which" berfungsi sebagai adjektif relatif yang menerangkan "time". Ia merujuk kembali kepada tempoh masa yang dinyatakan dalam klausa sebelumnya (sebelas bulan), memberikan rangka masa untuk tindakan kedua.
He was unconscious for three days, during which time his family never left his side.
Dia koma selama tiga hari, dan dalam tempoh itu, keluarganya tidak pernah meninggalkan sisinya.
EN: The phrase 'a total of' is used to emphasize the aggregate amount or number of something. It is often followed by a specific number and a plural noun to highlight the scale or duration of an event.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "a total of" digunakan untuk menekankan jumlah atau kuantiti keseluruhan sesuatu. Ia biasanya diikuti dengan nombor tertentu dan kata nama jamak, untuk menonjolkan skala atau tempoh sesuatu peristiwa.
The project took a total of five years to complete.
Projek itu mengambil masa keseluruhan lima tahun untuk disiapkan.
EN: The term 'full-scale' is a compound adjective used to describe an activity that is as complete and intense as possible, involving all available resources.
Bahasa Melayu: "Full-scale" ialah adjektif majmuk yang digunakan untuk menerangkan aktiviti yang dijalankan selengkap dan sehebat mungkin, melibatkan semua sumber yang ada, bermaksud "berskala penuh" atau "menyeluruh".
The police launched a full-scale investigation into the fraud case.
Polis telah menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh terhadap kes penipuan itu.
EN: The sentence juxtaposes a personal health crisis with a global geopolitical crisis. The 'full-scale invasion of Ukraine' refers to the escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began on February 24, 2022, which led to significant international sanctions against Russia and the exile of many Russian artists, including Zvyagintsev.
EN: The 'It is/was... that...' structure is a cleft sentence used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the subject). Adding 'precisely' further intensifies the focus.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "It is/was... that..." ialah ayat belahan yang digunakan untuk menekankan bahagian tertentu dalam ayat (dalam ayat ini, objek). Penambahan "precisely" menguatkan lagi nada penekanan.
It was precisely his dedication that led to the project's success.
Kejayaan projek itu adalah hasil daripada dedikasinya.
EN: The relative pronoun 'what' functions as a nominal relative, meaning 'the thing(s) that'. It acts as the object of the preposition 'into' and the object of the verb 'described'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata ganti relatif "what" berfungsi sebagai kata ganti nominal, bermaksud "perkara yang". Ia berfungsi sebagai objek bagi preposisi "into" dalam ayat ini, dan juga sebagai objek bagi kata kerja "described".
She finally achieved what she had always dreamed of.
Dia akhirnya mencapai perkara yang selama ini diimpikannya.
EN: The verb 'plunge' followed by 'into' is often used metaphorically to describe suddenly being forced into a negative state or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "plunge" diikuti dengan "into" sering digunakan secara metafora untuk menerangkan keadaan tiba-tiba terlibat atau terperangkap dalam keadaan atau situasi negatif.
The sudden economic downturn plunged many families into poverty.
Kemelesetan ekonomi yang mendadak menyebabkan banyak keluarga terjerumus ke dalam kemiskinan.
EN: The sentence reflects the intersection of personal tragedy (health crisis) and political turmoil (the invasion of Ukraine), a common theme in the lives of contemporary Russian intellectuals and artists who often find their personal fates inextricably linked to the state's actions.
EN: The idiom 'Against all odds' is a prepositional phrase used to describe achieving something that seemed impossible or very unlikely given the circumstances.
Bahasa Melayu: Idiom "Against all odds" ialah frasa preposisi yang digunakan untuk menerangkan kejayaan mencapai sesuatu atau mencapai matlamat walaupun keadaan sangat tidak menguntungkan atau kelihatan mustahil.
Against all odds, the small startup became a global leader in technology.
Walaupun menghadapi pelbagai cabaran, syarikat permulaan kecil itu menjadi peneraju teknologi global.
EN: The verb 'channel' followed by 'into' is used metaphorically to mean directing one's energy, emotions, or resources toward a specific purpose or activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "channel" diikuti dengan "into" sering digunakan secara metafora untuk bermaksud mengarahkan tenaga, emosi, atau sumber seseorang ke arah tujuan atau aktiviti tertentu.
She channeled her frustration into a vigorous workout at the gym.
Dia menyalurkan kekecewaannya ke dalam senaman yang sengit di gimnasium.
EN: The conjunction 'before' followed by a gerund (-ing form) creates a temporal clause that indicates an action occurring after the main clause's action, often implying a sequence of development.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung "before" diikuti dengan gerund (bentuk -ing) membentuk klausa masa, menunjukkan tindakan yang berlaku selepas tindakan dalam klausa utama, biasanya membayangkan urutan perkembangan.
He spent years researching the topic before publishing his first book.
Sebelum menerbitkan buku pertamanya, dia menghabiskan masa bertahun-tahun untuk mengkaji topik tersebut.
EN: The sentence highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the therapeutic power of art. In the context of Andrey Zvyagintsev, a director known for his critical view of Russian society, his personal survival and return to filmmaking are seen as symbolic acts of defiance and endurance against both physical illness and political pressure.
EN: The use of 'transposed' here is a past participle phrase acting as a reduced relative clause (which is transposed...). It describes how the setting of the original work was shifted to a new context.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan "transposed" di sini ialah frasa partisipel lampau yang bertindak sebagai klausa relatif yang diringkaskan (which is transposed...), digunakan untuk menerangkan bagaimana latar cerita asal dipindahkan ke konteks baharu.
The story, transposed to modern-day Tokyo, explores the same themes of isolation.
Kisah ini dipindahkan ke Tokyo moden, meneroka tema pengasingan yang sama.
EN: The possessive form 'Claude Chabrol's 1969 French thriller' demonstrates a complex noun phrase where multiple modifiers (author, year, nationality, genre) precede the head noun 'The Unfaithful Wife'.
She is reading Haruki Murakami's latest Japanese novel.
Dia sedang membaca novel Jepun terbaru karya Haruki Murakami.
EN: The word 'adaptation' is followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the source material being modified for a new medium.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "adaptation" (karya adaptasi) diikuti dengan preposisi "of" untuk menunjukkan bahan asal yang diadaptasi menjadi medium baharu.
The movie is a faithful adaptation of the classic play.
Filem ini ialah adaptasi yang setia kepada drama klasik tersebut.
EN: The mention of 'provincial Russian town' is a recurring setting in Zvyagintsev's work, often used to depict the stark reality of life far from the political center of Moscow, highlighting themes of corruption and social decay.
EN: The phrase 'on the verge of' is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that is about to happen very soon, typically followed by a gerund (-ing form) or a noun. It often implies a critical or precarious turning point.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "on the verge of" ialah ungkapan idiomatik yang digunakan untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang akan berlaku tidak lama lagi, biasanya diikuti dengan gerund (bentuk -ing) atau kata nama. Ia sering membayangkan titik perubahan yang kritikal atau tidak stabil.
The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the new investment arrived.
Syarikat itu berada di ambang kebankrapan sebelum pelaburan baharu tiba.
EN: The relative pronoun 'who' introduces a restrictive relative clause that modifies the noun phrase 'a business executive'. Despite the intervening prepositional phrase 'on the verge of...', 'who' clearly refers back to the executive as the subject of 'discovers'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata ganti relatif "who" memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang menyekat yang menerangkan frasa nama "a business executive" (eksekutif perniagaan). Walaupun dipisahkan oleh frasa preposisi "on the verge of...", "who" tetap merujuk dengan jelas kepada eksekutif tersebut, sebagai subjek bagi "discovers".
He is a leader who simultaneously inspires fear and respect in his subordinates.
Dia ialah pemimpin yang disegani dan ditakuti oleh orang bawahannya pada masa yang sama.
EN: The sentence reflects a common trope in Russian cinema (and Zvyagintsev's work specifically) where personal domestic crises are intertwined with professional or systemic failure, highlighting the fragility of the middle class under authoritarian or unstable economic conditions.
EN: The idiom 'draw parallels between A and B' is used to highlight similarities or connections between two distinct situations, often used in analytical or academic contexts.
Bahasa Melayu: Idiom 'draw parallels between A and B' digunakan untuk menekankan persamaan atau perkaitan antara dua situasi yang berbeza, sering digunakan dalam konteks analitikal atau akademik.
The historian drew parallels between the fall of Rome and modern political instability.
Ahli sejarah telah membuat perbandingan (analogi) antara kejatuhan Empayar Rom dengan pergolakan politik moden.
EN: The present perfect tense ('have already drawn') is used here to indicate an action that has been completed at an unspecified time before now, emphasizing its current relevance to the discussion.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna ('have already drawn') digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa yang tidak spesifik sebelum sekarang, menekankan kaitannya dengan perbincangan semasa.
Scientists have already identified the gene responsible for the condition.
Para saintis telah mengenal pasti gen yang menyebabkan penyakit itu.
EN: The use of the possessive 's with a participle ('protagonist's crumbling...') functions as a complex noun phrase where 'crumbling' acts as an attributive adjective describing the state of the world.
Bahasa Melayu: Gabungan posesif 's dengan partisipel ('protagonist's crumbling...') membentuk frasa nama yang kompleks, di mana 'crumbling' berfungsi sebagai adjektif penerang yang menggambarkan keadaan dunia tersebut.
The company's declining profits led to a massive restructuring.
Keuntungan syarikat yang merosot membawa kepada penyusunan semula secara besar-besaran.
EN: In film criticism, Russian cinema is often analyzed through the lens of political allegory. Directors like Zvyagintsev use domestic or personal stories to reflect the 'disintegration' of the state or society, a common theme in post-Soviet art where the personal is inherently political.
EN: The passive voice 'was cemented' is used here to emphasize the result of an action on the subject (reputation) rather than the agent who performed the action. In formal writing, this structure highlights the historical significance of an event.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja pasif "was cemented" digunakan di sini untuk menekankan hasil tindakan ke atas subjek (reputasi), bukan pihak yang melakukan tindakan. Dalam penulisan formal, struktur ini menonjolkan kepentingan sejarah peristiwa tersebut.
The treaty was signed in 1945, marking the end of the conflict.
Perjanjian itu ditandatangani pada tahun 1945, menandakan berakhirnya konflik tersebut.
EN: The use of an appositive phrase ('a crime drama of extraordinary moral gravity') provides additional information about the preceding noun ('Leviathan'). This is a common C1-level technique to add descriptive depth without starting a new sentence.
He visited Kyoto, a city famous for its ancient temples.
Dia melawat Kyoto, sebuah bandar yang terkenal dengan kuil-kuil purba.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'of extraordinary moral gravity' functions as an adjective. The structure 'of + [adjective] + [abstract noun]' is a sophisticated way to describe qualities, equivalent to saying 'extraordinarily morally grave'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa preposisi "of extraordinary moral gravity" berfungsi sebagai adjektif. Struktur "of + [adjektif] + [kata nama abstrak]" ialah cara lanjutan untuk menerangkan sifat, bersamaan dengan mengatakan "extraordinarily morally grave".
This is a matter of great importance to the committee.
Ini adalah perkara yang sangat penting bagi jawatankuasa itu.
EN: The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious international film festivals. Winning or even premiering a film there can 'cement' a director's global reputation. 'Leviathan' (2014) is a critical film in Russian cinema, often interpreted as a modern retelling of the Book of Job, critiquing corruption and power dynamics in contemporary Russia.
EN: The verb 'earn' can be used as a ditransitive verb (S + V + Indirect Object + Direct Object), meaning to gain or deserve something as a result of one's efforts or qualities.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'earn' boleh digunakan sebagai kata kerja dwitransitif (subjek + kata kerja + objek tak langsung + objek langsung), bermaksud memperoleh atau memenangi sesuatu hasil daripada usaha atau sifat seseorang.
His hard work earned him a promotion.
Usahanya telah memenangkannya kenaikan pangkat.
EN: The structure 'establish someone as something' is used to show that someone has become recognized or accepted in a particular role or position.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'establish someone as something' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang telah diiktiraf atau mendapat kedudukan dalam peranan atau status tertentu.
The success of her first novel established her as a leading writer of her generation.
Kejayaan novel pertamanya telah mengukuhkan kedudukannya sebagai penulis terkemuka dalam generasinya.
EN: The adverb 'arguably' is used when you are making a claim that you believe can be supported by evidence, even if others might disagree. It is a common academic and journalistic hedge.
Bahasa Melayu: Adverba 'arguably' digunakan apabila anda membuat tuntutan yang anda percaya boleh disokong oleh bukti, walaupun orang lain mungkin tidak bersetuju. Ini adalah kata penerang yang biasa dalam penulisan akademik dan kewartawanan, bermaksud "boleh dikatakan" atau "pada dasarnya".
This is arguably the best performance of his career.
Ini boleh dikatakan persembahan terbaik dalam kerjayanya.
EN: In film criticism, referring to a director as a 'voice' signifies their unique artistic perspective and influence on the medium. The mention of 'Russian cinema' highlights the specific national context, where Andrey Zvyagintsev is often seen as a successor to the tradition of great Russian masters like Tarkovsky.
EN: Inversion in conditional sentences (First/Second Conditional). When 'if' is omitted, the auxiliary verb 'should' is moved to the front of the subject. This structure is formal and often used in professional or literary contexts.
Bahasa Melayu: Penyongsangan dalam ayat bersyarat (Kala Bersyarat Pertama/Kedua). Apabila 'if' digugurkan, kata bantu 'should' dipindahkan ke hadapan subjek. Struktur ini bersifat formal dan sering digunakan dalam konteks profesional atau sastera.
Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sekiranya anda memerlukan bantuan lanjut, sila hubungi kami pada bila-bila masa.
EN: The use of 'would' in the main clause after a 'Should...' inversion indicates a hypothetical or predictive result in a formal tone, aligning with the Second Conditional structure to express a possible future scenario.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan 'would' dalam klausa utama selepas penyongsangan 'Should...' menunjukkan hasil hipotesis atau ramalan dalam nada formal, selaras dengan struktur kala bersyarat kedua, untuk menyatakan situasi yang mungkin berlaku pada masa hadapan.
Should the negotiations fail, it would lead to a significant market downturn.
Sekiranya rundingan gagal, ia akan membawa kepada kemerosotan pasaran yang serius.
EN: The phrase 'one of the most + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to single out an item that belongs to a group sharing a peak characteristic.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "one of the most + adjektif superlatif + kata nama jamak" digunakan untuk memilih satu item daripada kumpulan yang mempunyai ciri-ciri puncak.
This is considered one of the most influential paintings in the gallery.
Ini dianggap sebagai salah satu lukisan paling berpengaruh di galeri itu.
EN: The term 'comeback' in the film industry often refers to a director or actor returning to success after a long absence, scandal, or health crisis. In Zvyagintsev's case, it is particularly poignant due to his near-fatal battle with COVID-19 and the political exile from Russia, making his return to Cannes a significant event in international cinema.
EN: The Perfect Participle (Having + past participle) is used to indicate that one action was completed before the action in the main clause began. It emphasizes the sequence of events and often suggests a causal link.
Bahasa Melayu: Partisipel sempurna (Having + past participle) digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa satu tindakan telah selesai sebelum tindakan dalam klausa utama bermula. Ia menekankan urutan peristiwa dan biasanya membayangkan hubungan sebab-akibat antara kedua-duanya.
Having finished the report, she turned off her computer and left the office.
Setelah menyiapkan laporan itu, dia mematikan komputer dan meninggalkan pejabat.
EN: The preposition 'beyond' is used here to mean 'more than' or 'in addition to,' indicating that the significance exceeds the scope of professional success.
Bahasa Melayu: Preposisi 'beyond' digunakan di sini untuk bermaksud "lebih daripada" atau "selain daripada", menunjukkan bahawa maknanya melampaui skop kejayaan profesional.
The benefits of the new policy go beyond mere financial gain.
Faedah dasar baharu ini melangkaui keuntungan kewangan semata-mata.
EN: The term 'exile' in the context of Russian cinema often refers to the long history of artists leaving the country due to political censorship or disagreement with the government, a theme that has regained intense relevance since 2022.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: sangat dipuji, diterima baik secara meluas
Dalam konteks: alegori, kiasan (cerita atau bentuk seni yang digunakan untuk melambangkan makna yang lebih mendalam)
Dalam konteks: menyeksakan, menyebabkan penderitaan yang amat sangat
Dalam konteks: (perubatan) campur tangan, langkah rawatan
Dalam konteks: (pertemuan pelbagai keadaan atau kuasa) pertemuan, persilangan
Dalam konteks: kesengsaraan yang amat sangat, penderitaan
Dalam konteks: dipindahkan, diadaptasi (ke latar atau persekitaran yang berbeza)
Dalam konteks: (ketidaksetiaan antara suami isteri atau pasangan) perselingkuhan, kecurangan
Dalam konteks: keruntuhan, kehancuran, perpecahan
Dalam konteks: keseriusan, keburukan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Despite very low probability of success; in spite of great difficulties.
Menentang segala rintangan, di luar jangkaan
Very close to experiencing or doing something.
Di ambang..., hampir...
To stop employing someone, usually because there is no work for them to do.
Memberhentikan pekerja, membuang kerja
The learned ability to cause a decided movement outcome with maximum certainty.
Kemahiran motor, keupayaan motor
To point out similarities between two different things.
Membuat perbandingan, mencari persamaan