Australian supermarket tinned tomatoes taste test: the results ‘end my long-term relationship...Ujian rasa tomato tin pasar raya Australia: keputusannya 'menamatkan hubungan jangka panjang saya...'
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EN: The past simple tense 'did' is used to describe a completed action in the past. It is the past form of the verb 'do'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja masa lampau mudah "did" digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Ia adalah bentuk lampau bagi kata kerja "do".
She did her homework yesterday.
Dia membuat kerja rumahnya semalam.
EN: In Western countries like Australia, 'taste tests' are common ways for food critics to evaluate supermarket products to help consumers make better choices.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "want" (mahu) diikuti oleh "to" dan bentuk dasar kata kerja lain (infinitif), untuk menyatakan keinginan melakukan sesuatu.
She wants to buy a new car.
Dia mahu membeli sebuah kereta baharu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like Australia and the UK, 'tinned' is the common word for food in a metal container. In American English, people usually say 'canned'.
EN: Use 'more than' before a number to show that the amount is higher than that number.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "more than" sebelum nombor untuk menunjukkan bahawa jumlah itu lebih tinggi atau melebihi nombor tersebut.
I have more than five pens.
Saya mempunyai lebih daripada lima batang pen.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about habits or things that happen regularly.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kala "Present Simple" untuk bercakap tentang tabiat atau perkara yang berlaku secara tetap.
I drink coffee every morning.
Saya minum kopi setiap pagi.
EN: In many Western countries, tinned tomatoes are a pantry staple because they are affordable and can be stored for a long time, making them essential for everyday home cooking like pasta sauces.
EN: The past simple tense of 'do' is 'did'. It is used here to describe a completed action in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk masa lampau mudah bagi 'do' ialah 'did'. Ia digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu.
We did our homework yesterday.
Kami membuat kerja rumah kami semalam.
EN: A 'blind test' is a common scientific and marketing method where participants do not know which brand they are testing to ensure the results are unbiased.
EN: The verb 'means' is used to define a term or explain a situation. When followed by a clause (a mini-sentence), it shows the result or definition of the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "means" digunakan untuk mentakrifkan istilah atau menerangkan situasi. Apabila diikuti oleh klausa (ayat kecil), ia menunjukkan definisi atau hasil bagi subjek.
Red light means you must stop.
Lampu merah bermakna anda mesti berhenti.
EN: A 'blind test' is a common scientific and marketing method used to ensure that people's preferences are based on quality or taste rather than brand loyalty or advertising.
EN: To say how many times something happened, use the number followed by 'times'. For 'one time' we usually say 'once', and for 'two times' we can also say 'twice'.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk menyatakan berapa kali sesuatu berlaku, gunakan nombor diikuti dengan "times". Walaupun "sekali" biasanya disebut "once" dan "dua kali" juga boleh disebut "twice", "two times" juga sangat biasa dan betul dalam pertuturan.
I drink coffee three times a day.
Saya minum kopi tiga kali sehari.
EN: In professional food reviews, tasting a product multiple times (and in different ways, like plain vs. cooked) is standard practice to ensure the results are consistent and fair.
EN: Using adjectives after the object to describe its state. In this sentence, 'plain but warm' describes the state of the tomatoes when they were tried.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sifat selepas objek untuk menerangkan keadaannya. Dalam ayat ini, "plain but warm" (original tetapi suam) menerangkan keadaan tomato semasa dicuba.
I like my coffee black and hot.
Saya suka kopi saya hitam dan panas.
EN: In professional food tasting, products are often tasted 'plain' (without extra seasoning) to judge the base quality before they are used in recipes.
EN: The phrase 'cook (something) into (something)' describes the process of changing an ingredient into a finished dish through cooking.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "cook (sesuatu) into (sesuatu)" menerangkan proses mengubah bahan mentah menjadi hidangan siap melalui pemasakan.
She cooked the apples into a sweet jam.
Dia memasak epal menjadi jem manis.
EN: In Western cooking, tinned tomatoes are a staple pantry item used to make quick pasta sauces. A 'simple sauce' usually refers to a basic marinara or tomato sauce with minimal ingredients like garlic and herbs.
EN: Use 'be' verbs (am, is, are, was, were) to describe a subject with an adjective. 'Was' is the past tense form used for singular subjects.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja "be" (am, is, are, was, were) untuk menerangkan subjek dengan kata sifat. "Was" ialah bentuk lampau untuk subjek tunggal.
The soup was very hot.
Semangkuk sup itu sangat panas.
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas to separate them and place 'and' before the final item.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menyenaraikan tiga atau lebih perkara, gunakan koma untuk memisahkannya dan letakkan "and" sebelum perkara terakhir.
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
Saya membeli epal, pisang, dan oren.
EN: Oregano is a staple herb in Mediterranean and Italian-style cooking, often paired with tomatoes and olive oil to create a classic savory flavor profile.
EN: Use 'the same' to talk about things that are identical. It is almost always used with the definite article 'the'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "the same" untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang serupa sepenuhnya. Ia hampir selalu digunakan dengan kata sandang tentu "the".
We live in the same building.
Kami tinggal di bangunan yang sama.
EN: In scientific or fair taste tests, controlling variables (like using the exact same amount of salt or oil) is essential to ensure the results are only about the main product being tested.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe causing a change or state. The pattern is: make + object + adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "make" boleh digunakan dengan objek dan kata sifat untuk menerangkan menyebabkan sesuatu berada dalam keadaan tertentu. Struktur ayat: make + objek + kata sifat.
The music made the party fun.
Muzik menjadikan parti itu sangat menyeronokkan.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like Australia, 'tins' and 'cans' are used interchangeably for preserved food, though 'tinned tomatoes' is a very common British and Australian expression.
EN: The superlative 'the hardest' is used to compare three or more things, showing that one has the highest degree of a quality (hard).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sifat superlatif "the hardest" digunakan untuk membandingkan tiga atau lebih perkara, menunjukkan bahawa salah satu daripadanya mempunyai tahap tertinggi bagi sesuatu sifat (paling sukar).
This is the hardest puzzle in the box.
Ini ialah teka-teki yang paling sukar dalam kotak itu.
EN: In Western food journalism, 'blind taste tests' are a common way to ensure objectivity, removing brand loyalty from the evaluation process.
EN: The structure 'be similar in [category]' is used to describe how two or more things are alike regarding a specific characteristic.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "be similar in [kategori]" untuk menerangkan bagaimana dua atau lebih perkara adalah serupa dalam ciri tertentu.
The two cars are similar in size.
Kedua-dua kereta ini sangat serupa dari segi saiz.
EN: The 'It is + adjective + to + verb' pattern uses 'It' as a placeholder to talk about an action. The real subject is the action (to find a winner).
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "It is + kata sifat + to + kata kerja" menggunakan 'It' sebagai subjek palsu untuk menerangkan perasaan melakukan sesuatu. Tumpuan sebenar ialah tindakan di belakang (mencari pemenang).
It is easy to cook pasta.
Memasak pasta itu mudah.
EN: In product reviews, a 'clear winner' refers to a product that is significantly better than all others, making the choice easy for consumers.
EN: The verb 'surprise' is used to show that something unexpected happened to someone. In English, we say 'Something surprised Someone' to describe the effect.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "surprise" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu yang tidak dijangka berlaku kepada seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kita menggunakan struktur "sesuatu surprised seseorang" untuk menerangkan kesan ini.
The news surprised my family.
Berita ini mengejutkan keluarga saya.
EN: In food reviews, 'surprising results' often refer to cheaper products outperforming premium brands, which challenges the assumption that 'expensive equals better'.
EN: The word 'will' is used to talk about the future or a result that is expected to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "will" digunakan untuk bercakap tentang masa depan atau hasil yang dijangka akan berlaku.
The rain will stop soon.
Hujan akan berhenti tidak lama lagi.
EN: Mutti is a very famous and popular Italian brand of canned tomatoes. In many Western countries, it is considered a high-quality, premium option. For a food writer to say they will stop using it is a strong statement about the quality of cheaper alternatives.
EN: Use 'better... than' to compare two things. 'Better' is the special comparative form of 'good'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "better... than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara. "Better" ialah bentuk perbandingan khas bagi "good", yang bermaksud "lebih baik".
This coffee has better flavor than that one.
Rasa kopi ini lebih baik daripada kopi itu.
EN: In many Western countries, 'supermarket brands' (also called 'private labels') are often seen as lower quality than big brand names. However, as this story shows, blind taste tests often prove that price doesn't always equal quality.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Makanan yang dibungkus dalam tin
Dalam konteks: Produk; barangan
Dalam konteks: Original; tanpa perasa
Dalam konteks: Perbandingan; perbandingan
Dalam konteks: Kualiti; mutu
Dalam konteks: rasa; kelazatan
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A test in which the people being tested do not know the details of what they are testing, such as the brand name.
Ujian buta
An experiment to see which food or drink people prefer by having them taste different samples.
Ujian rasa; ujian rasa makanan
To stop having a connection or involvement with someone or something.
Menamatkan hubungan