EN: Use 'as' to connect two things happening at the same time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'as' untuk menghubungkan dua perkara yang berlaku pada masa yang sama, bermaksud 'semasa' atau 'pada masa yang sama'.
He smiled as he walked into the room.
Dia tersenyum semasa dia masuk ke dalam bilik.
EN: In news headlines, the present simple tense (Wins, Lose) is often used to describe recent events to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
EN: Use the past tense 'won' (the past form of 'win') to describe a completed action in a sports event or competition.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja lampau 'won' (bentuk lampau bagi 'win') untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai dalam pertandingan sukan atau perlawanan.
She won the gold medal yesterday.
Dia memenangi pingat emas semalam.
EN: The 'Miami Open' is one of the most prestigious non-Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world, often referred to as part of the 'Sunshine Double' along with Indian Wells.
EN: Use 'The [noun] was [value]' to describe a past state or result.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'The [kata nama] was [nilai]' untuk menerangkan keadaan atau hasil pada masa lalu.
The price was ten dollars.
Harganya ialah sepuluh dolar.
EN: In tennis, scores are read as individual sets. '6-2, 6-2' means the player won two sets, winning six games to two in each.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being part of a specific stage or round in a competition.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi 'in' untuk menerangkan berada dalam peringkat atau pusingan tertentu dalam pertandingan.
She is in the finals of the singing contest.
Dia mara ke peringkat akhir pertandingan nyanyian.
EN: In tennis, the 'semi-finals' are the matches that decide who will play in the final. The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number or event to show that something happens one after another without stopping.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'in a row' selepas nombor atau peristiwa untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu berlaku berturut-turut tanpa henti.
She drank three cups of coffee in a row.
Dia minum tiga cawan kopi berturut-turut.
EN: In sports journalism, 'in a row' is a very common way to describe a winning streak. It emphasizes consistency and dominance.
EN: Use the word 'well' to describe how someone does an action (a verb). Do not use 'good' to describe an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'well' untuk menerangkan bagaimana seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan (kata kerja). Jangan gunakan 'good' untuk menerangkan tindakan.
She speaks English very well.
Dia bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris dengan sangat baik.
EN: In sports commentary, 'played well' is a standard way to praise a player's performance regardless of whether they won or lost, though here it emphasizes Sinner's winning streak.
EN: Use 'before' to show that one action happened earlier than another event or time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'before' untuk menunjukkan bahawa satu tindakan berlaku lebih awal daripada peristiwa atau masa yang lain.
I eat breakfast before school.
Saya makan sarapan sebelum pergi ke sekolah.
EN: The 'Indian Wells' and 'Miami Open' are two of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams. Winning both in the same year is a rare feat known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action (verb) to talk about a goal or desire.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to' diikuti dengan tindakan (kata kerja) untuk membincangkan matlamat atau keinginan.
I want to eat an apple.
Saya mahu makan sebiji epal.
EN: In tennis, winning both the Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same year is a rare achievement known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: The past tense of 'lose' is 'lost'. We use it to talk about events that finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'lose' (kalah/hilang) dalam bentuk lampau ialah 'lost'. Kita gunakannya untuk membincangkan peristiwa yang telah berlaku pada masa lalu.
He lost his keys yesterday.
Dia kehilangan kuncinya semalam.
EN: The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams, often called part of the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a surprise.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menghubungkan dua ayat yang menunjukkan kontras atau kejutan.
I like apples, but I don't like oranges.
Saya suka epal, tetapi saya tidak suka oren.
EN: In sports, being 'world number one' means having the highest ranking points globally. Even the top-ranked player can lose in early rounds, which is often called an 'upset'.
EN: Use 'the best' + noun to describe something that is at the highest level compared to others in a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'the best' diikuti kata nama untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang berada pada tahap tertinggi berbanding kumpulan lain (superlatif).
She is the best student in our class.
Dia ialah pelajar terbaik dalam kelas kami.
EN: In professional sports, 'world number one' or 'two' refers to the official ranking system (like ATP for tennis) based on performance over the past year.
EN: The past tense of 'break' is 'broke'. We use it to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'break' dalam bentuk lampau ialah 'broke'. Kita gunakannya untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah berlaku dan selesai pada masa lalu.
He broke his phone yesterday.
Dia telah merosakkan telefon bimbitnya semalam.
EN: In sports, 'breaking a record' is a major achievement often highlighted in news headlines to show a player's dominance.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number and a noun to describe things happening one after another without stopping.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'in a row' selepas nombor dan kata nama untuk menerangkan perkara yang berlaku berturut-turut tanpa henti.
She drank three cups of water in a row.
Dia minum tiga gelas air berturut-turut.
EN: In tennis, a 'set' is a major unit of the game. Winning 30 sets in a row is an extraordinary achievement, showing extreme consistency at the highest professional level.
EN: Use 'from' to indicate the source or the person who created a record or achievement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'from' untuk menunjukkan sumber atau orang yang mencipta rekod atau pencapaian.
This gift is from my brother.
Hadiah ini adalah daripada abang saya.
EN: Novak Djokovic is a legendary Serbian tennis player who held many records before the rise of younger players like Jannik Sinner.
EN: Use 'adjective + er' followed by 'than' to compare two things or states.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'kata sifat + er' diikuti 'than' untuk membandingkan dua benda atau keadaan.
This apple is bigger than that one.
Epal ini lebih besar daripada epal itu.
EN: In sports commentary, comparing an athlete's current form to their past performance is a common way to highlight their improvement and growth.
EN: Use 'have a + adjective + start' to describe how someone begins a period of time or an activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have a + kata sifat + start' untuk menerangkan bagaimana seseorang memulakan tempoh masa atau aktiviti.
The team had a great start to the game.
Pasukan ini mempunyai permulaan yang hebat dalam perlawanan itu.
EN: In sports, a 'season' refers to the period of the year when matches or competitions take place. A 'slow start' means the athlete did not perform well in the first few events.
EN: Use 'be + verb-ing' (Present Continuous) to describe an action happening now or a current trend.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be + kata kerja-ing' (Present Continuous) untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku sekarang atau trend semasa.
She is studying hard for the test.
Dia sedang belajar bersungguh-sungguh untuk peperiksaan.
EN: In sports commentary, the present continuous is often used to describe an athlete's current form or momentum during a specific tournament.
EN: Use 'only' before a number or amount to show that something is small or limited.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'only' sebelum nombor atau jumlah untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu kecil atau terhad (hanya, sekadar).
I have only two dollars in my pocket.
Saya hanya ada dua ringgit dalam poket saya.
EN: In tennis, 'losing a serve' (or being broken) is a significant disadvantage. Top players aim to win all their service games. Losing it only once in an entire tournament indicates extreme dominance.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about actions that happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membincangkan tindakan yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
I will go to the park tomorrow.
Saya akan pergi ke taman esok.
EN: In sports, 'semi-final' refers to the round before the final match. Winning this match allows the player to compete for the championship.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kejohanan, liga
Dalam konteks: separuh akhir, suku akhir
Dalam konteks: gelaran juara
Dalam konteks: rekod
Dalam konteks: musim
Dalam konteks: servis
Dalam konteks: lebih kuat, lebih hebat
Dalam konteks: acara, aktiviti
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
one after another without a break
Berturut-turut
to do something better than the previous best result
Memecahkan rekod
beginning a process or period without much success or speed
permulaan yang lambat, permulaan yang tidak memberangsangkan
The position of being the champion of a specific competition or tournament.
Gelaran juara
A unit of scoring in tennis; a match is usually played as the best of three or five sets.
Set
The period of the year during which a particular sport is played or a series of tournaments occurs.
Musim
The act of hitting the ball to start a point in a tennis match.
Servis
A situation where the player who was serving the ball loses that game to the opponent.
Kehilangan servis