Reigning champion Tatjana Maria shocked by Queen’s wildcard snubJuara bertahan Tatjana Maria terkejut kerana tidak diberikan wildcard Queen's
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EN: Use 'the' before a noun when referring to a specific person or title, such as 'the reigning champion'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'the' sebelum kata nama apabila merujuk kepada orang atau gelaran tertentu, seperti 'the reigning champion' (juara bertahan).
He is the winner of the race.
Dia ialah pemenang perlawanan ini.
EN: The Queen's Club is a prestigious private sporting club in London, famous for hosting grass court tennis tournaments before Wimbledon.
EN: Use 'at the age of' followed by a number to say when someone did something in their life.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at the age of' diikuti dengan angka untuk menyatakan pada umur berapa seseorang melakukan sesuatu pada masa lalu.
He started playing tennis at the age of five.
Dia mula bermain tenis pada usia lima tahun.
EN: In professional tennis, winning a major title at 37 is considered a significant achievement, as most players retire in their early 30s.
EN: The negative form in the past tense uses 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk negatif dalam kala lampau menggunakan 'did not' (atau singkatan didn't) diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar.
He did not go to the party yesterday.
Dia tidak pergi ke parti semalam.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to popular players, young talents, or past champions to help them enter a tournament without meeting the usual ranking requirements. However, tournaments often prioritize players from their own country, as seen here with the Queen's Club favoring British players.
EN: The verb 'is' (linking verb) connects a subject to a description or definition. Use 'A is B' to explain what something means.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'is' (kata kerja penghubung) menghubungkan subjek dengan penerangan atau definisi. Gunakan pola 'A is B' untuk menerangkan maksud sesuatu.
A library is a quiet place to read.
Perpustakaan ialah tempat untuk membaca dengan tenang.
EN: In sports like tennis, a 'wildcard' is given to players who do not qualify through the normal ranking system. It is often used to help local players or popular former champions participate in a tournament.
EN: The structure 'be + surprised by' is used to describe a person's reaction to an event or news. 'Surprised' acts like an adjective here.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur 'be + surprised by' untuk menerangkan reaksi seseorang terhadap sesuatu peristiwa atau berita. Di sini, 'surprised' digunakan seperti adjektif, bermaksud 'berasa terkejut'.
He was surprised by the gift.
Dia terkejut dengan hadiah itu.
EN: In professional tennis, tournament organizers usually have the right to give 'wildcards' to whoever they choose, often favoring local players to boost home-crowd interest, even if it seems unfair to defending champions.
EN: The verb 'give' follows the pattern: give + something + to + someone. This shows who receives the item.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'give' (memberi) mengikut pola: give + sesuatu + to + seseorang. Ini menunjukkan siapa penerimanya.
I gave the book to my friend.
Saya memberikan buku ini kepada rakan saya.
EN: In tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given by tournament organizers to local players or popular stars who didn't qualify by rank. This helps promote the sport in the host country, which is why the Queen's Club (a famous club in London) favored British players.
EN: The phrase 'had to' is the past tense of 'have to', used to express a necessity or obligation that existed in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: 'had to' ialah bentuk lampau bagi 'have to', digunakan untuk menyatakan sesuatu yang perlu atau terpaksa dilakukan pada satu masa dahulu.
I had to finish my homework before I could go out.
Saya terpaksa menyiapkan kerja rumah saya sebelum keluar.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'main draw' is the primary stage of a tournament where the top-ranked players compete. Players who don't have a high enough ranking or a 'wildcard' (special invitation) must play in 'qualifying matches' to earn a spot.
EN: The 'It is + adjective + for someone + to do something' pattern is used to express an opinion about an action. 'It' is a placeholder for the real action (to accept this).
Bahasa Melayu: Pola ayat 'It is + adjektif + for seseorang + to melakukan sesuatu' digunakan untuk menyatakan pandangan tentang sesuatu tindakan. 'It' di sini ialah subjek palsu yang mewakili tindakan sebenar (menerima perkara itu).
It is easy for him to learn English.
Baginya, belajar bahasa Inggeris itu mudah.
EN: In professional tennis, wildcards are often given to local players from the host country to boost ticket sales and local interest. However, it is a tradition in many tournaments to honor the defending champion, regardless of their nationality, which is why Maria felt disrespected.
EN: The verb 'tell' is used to give information to someone. In the past tense, it becomes 'told'. The pattern is: tell + someone + about + something.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'tell' digunakan untuk memberi maklumat kepada seseorang. Dalam bentuk lampau, ia menjadi 'told'. Pola ayat yang biasa ialah: tell + seseorang + about + sesuatu.
He told me about his new job.
Dia memberitahu saya tentang kerja baharunya.
EN: In professional sports, athletes often speak to reporters in a 'press conference' or 'mixed zone' after matches to share their thoughts on the game or tournament decisions.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. We often add '-ed' to regular verbs like 'hoped', while 'won' is the irregular past form of 'win'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Kata kerja biasa seperti 'hoped' biasanya ditambah 'ed' di hujung, manakala 'won' ialah bentuk lampau tidak tetap bagi 'win'.
I visited Germany last year.
Saya pergi ke Jerman tahun lepas.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to local players or popular stars to boost ticket sales, but it is also common courtesy to offer one to the defending champion if their ranking has dropped.
EN: The modal verb 'have to' is used to express necessity or a strong obligation. It shows that something is required by rules or common sense.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu 'have to' digunakan untuk menyatakan keperluan atau kewajipan yang kuat. Ia menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu dituntut oleh peraturan atau pengetahuan umum.
You have to wear a seatbelt in the car.
Anda mesti memakai tali pinggang keledar di dalam kereta.
EN: In professional tennis, it is a common tradition to grant the defending champion a 'wildcard' or automatic entry if their ranking has dropped, as a sign of respect for their previous achievement. Maria is expressing that this tradition was not followed here.
EN: The verb 'believes' is followed by a 'that' clause (though 'that' is often omitted) which acts as the object of the sentence to express an opinion.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'believes' diikuti oleh klausa 'that' sebagai objek, untuk menyatakan pendapat atau pandangan peribadi; dalam konteks tidak formal, kata hubung 'that' selalunya digugurkan.
He believes the team will win.
Dia percaya bahawa pasukan itu akan menang.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to local players to boost home interest, but it is also a common courtesy to offer one to the defending champion if their ranking has dropped. Maria's comment highlights a tension between national interest and sporting tradition.
EN: The sentence uses 'that' to introduce a clause that explains what the 'good news' is. It acts like a bridge connecting the subject to the specific information.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan 'that' untuk memperkenalkan klausa yang menerangkan apakah 'berita baik' itu secara khusus. Ia berfungsi seperti jambatan yang menghubungkan subjek dengan maklumat khusus.
The truth is that I like tennis.
Hakikatnya ialah saya suka tenis.
EN: In tennis, players who don't receive a 'wildcard' or have a high enough ranking must play in 'qualifying matches' to enter the main tournament. This sentence highlights Maria's resilience in winning those extra matches.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions done by the same person. Both verbs should be in the same tense (in this case, past tense: 'won' and 'entered').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh orang yang sama. Kedua-dua kata kerja mestilah dalam bentuk kala yang sama (dalam ayat ini, kedua-duanya dalam bentuk lampau: 'won' dan 'entered').
He opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk ke dalam.
EN: In tennis, the 'main draw' refers to the primary stage of a tournament where the top-ranked players compete. Players who don't have a high enough ranking or a wildcard must play in 'qualifying matches' to enter the main draw.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a state or situation in the past for singular subjects (I, he, she, it, or singular nouns).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'was' untuk menerangkan keadaan atau situasi pada masa lalu bagi subjek tunggal (seperti I, he, she, it atau kata nama tunggal).
The weather was very hot yesterday.
Cuaca semalam sangat panas.
EN: In sports context, a 'victory' is often described as 'special' when it involves a significant comeback, a long-awaited return (like women's tennis returning to Queen's Club after 52 years), or personal milestones.
EN: Use 'for the first time' to describe something that has never happened before until now, or hasn't happened for a long period.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'for the first time' untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang tidak pernah berlaku sebelum ini sehingga sekarang, atau berlaku semula selepas tempoh yang lama.
I saw snow for the first time in my life.
Saya melihat salji buat pertama kali dalam hidup saya.
EN: Queen's Club in London is a famous tennis venue. For many years, it only hosted men's professional tournaments. The return of women's tennis is a significant event for gender equality in the sport.
EN: The verb 'watch' can be followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to') to describe seeing the entire action from start to finish.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'watch' (menonton/melihat) boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian kata kerja bentuk dasar, untuk menerangkan proses lengkap melihat sesuatu tindakan berlaku.
I watched the birds fly away.
Saya melihat burung-burung itu terbang pergi.
EN: In professional tennis, family members often travel with players. Seeing children support their parents on the court is a heartwarming aspect of the sport, especially at prestigious venues like the Queen's Club.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Semasa ini, yang memegang gelaran (merujuk kepada orang yang kini memegang gelaran juara)
Dalam konteks: Juara, tempat pertama
Dalam konteks: kejohanan, liga
Dalam konteks: Mempertahankan, melindungi (gelaran)
Dalam konteks: Jemputan, surat jemputan
Dalam konteks: Keputusan, pemilihan
Dalam konteks: Menerima, mengakui
Dalam konteks: Hormat, penghargaan
Dalam konteks: Layak, patut mendapat
Dalam konteks: Kemenangan, kejayaan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
An opportunity given to a player or team to participate in a competition despite not having qualified through the normal way.
Kad liar (kelayakan penyertaan)
The primary stage of a tournament where the top-seeded and qualified players compete.
Undian utama (main draw)
To compete in a tournament to keep the championship won in the previous year.
Juara bertahan