EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Royal Ascot) with a noun phrase that describes it (a famous horse racing event). This is the basic 'A is B' sentence pattern.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Royal Ascot) dengan frasa kata nama yang menerangkannya (satu acara perlumbaan kuda yang terkenal). Ini adalah corak asas "A ialah B".
The London Eye is a famous tourist attraction in England.
London Eye ialah tarikan pelancong yang terkenal di England.
EN: Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting, attracting many of the world's finest racehorses. It is also a major social event, famous for its strict dress code and the attendance of the British Royal Family.
EN: Use 'of' to show that one thing belongs to or is part of another thing. In the phrase 'the opening day of the 2026 meeting', 'the opening day' belongs to 'the 2026 meeting'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "of" untuk menunjukkan bahawa satu perkara adalah milik atau sebahagian daripada perkara lain. Dalam frasa "the opening day of the 2026 meeting", "hari pembukaan" (the opening day) adalah sebahagian daripada "mesyuarat 2026" (the 2026 meeting).
The color of the car is red.
Warna kereta ini ialah merah.
EN: In the context of Royal Ascot, 'meeting' refers to the multi-day horse racing event. Royal Ascot is traditionally a five-day event, so the 'opening day' is highly anticipated by racing fans and the British royal family.
EN: We use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kami menggunakan "to + kata kerja dasar" (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau sebab seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan. Ia menjawab soalan "mengapa".
She went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
Dia pergi ke pasar raya untuk membeli susu.
EN: At Royal Ascot, the social aspect of 'enjoying the day' is just as important as the racing. Spectators dress in formal attire, socialise, and enjoy traditional food and drinks like Pimm's and afternoon tea.
EN: The pattern 'one of the + plural noun' is used to talk about one specific person, thing, or event within a larger group. Remember that the noun after 'one of the' must always be plural (with an -s), even though we are talking about only one of them.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "one of the + kata nama jamak" digunakan untuk membincangkan satu orang, perkara, atau aktiviti tertentu dalam kumpulan yang lebih besar. Ingat, walaupun kita hanya membincangkan "satu" daripadanya, kata nama selepas "one of the" mesti dalam bentuk jamak (dengan -s).
She is one of my best friends.
Dia adalah salah seorang kawan baik saya.
EN: The 'Ascot Stakes' is a historic horse race held during the Royal Ascot meeting in England. It is a long-distance race known for testing the stamina of the horses, and it attracts significant interest from racing fans and the British royal family.
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'run') to talk about future plans or events that are going to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Kami menggunakan "will" diikuti dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja (seperti "run") untuk menerangkan rancangan masa depan atau peristiwa yang akan berlaku.
They will watch the race tomorrow.
Mereka akan menonton perlumbaan ini esok.
EN: In major horse racing events like the Ascot Stakes, the number of runners is often limited to ensure safety, but a field of twenty horses is still considered large and highly competitive, making the race exciting for spectators.
EN: The past participle 'called' is used after a noun to mean 'having the name of'. It acts like a short adjective to describe the noun before it.
Bahasa Melayu: Partisipel lampau "called" diletakkan selepas kata nama untuk bermaksud "bernama..." atau "dipanggil...". Ia seperti kata sifat ringkas yang digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama di hadapannya.
A boy called Tom helped me.
Seorang budak lelaki bernama Tom telah menolong saya.
EN: In British horse racing culture, 'the favorite' refers to the horse that the public and bookmakers believe has the highest chance of winning. Royal Ascot is highly associated with the British Royal Family, and when 'The King' (King Charles III) has a running horse like 'Reaching High', it generates immense national interest and patriotic betting.
EN: Using 'so' to connect a cause and a result. It shows that the second action happens because of the first action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "so" (jadi) untuk menghubungkan sebab dan akibat. Ia menunjukkan bahawa tindakan kedua berlaku kerana tindakan pertama.
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
Ketika itu sedang hujan, jadi kami tinggal di rumah.
EN: In British horse racing, the reigning monarch (The King) traditionally owns and breeds racehorses. Horses carrying the royal colors are highly celebrated, and public support for the King's horses is a significant part of the festive atmosphere at Royal Ascot.
EN: We use the past simple tense (e.g., 'ran') to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past, often used with time words like 'last year'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kami menggunakan masa lampau mudah (contohnya, "ran") untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu dan telah selesai, biasanya digunakan dengan kata keterangan masa seperti "last year" (tahun lepas).
She visited London last year.
Dia pergi ke London untuk melancong tahun lepas.
EN: In horse racing, horses often return to compete in the same prestigious races year after year. The 'Ascot Stakes' at Royal Ascot is a historic race where staying power is highly valued, making repeat entries common for specialized long-distance horses.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is different from or opposite to what you might expect from the first part.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang bertentangan. Ia digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa bahagian kedua ayat adalah berbeza atau bertentangan dengan apa yang dijangka atau ditunjukkan oleh bahagian pertama.
He wanted to go to the race, but he had to work.
Dia mahu menonton perlumbaan kuda, tetapi dia perlu bekerja.
EN: In horse racing, 'the favorite' is the horse that most people expect to win and therefore has the lowest betting odds. In major British events like Royal Ascot, favorites carry high expectations from both the public and their owners.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is surprising or different from what we might expect after reading the first part.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang bertentangan. Ia menunjukkan bahawa bahagian kedua ayat adalah mengejutkan atau berbeza daripada apa yang dijangka selepas membaca bahagian pertama.
He studied hard, but he did not pass the test.
Dia belajar bersungguh-sungguh, tetapi dia tidak lulus peperiksaan.
EN: We use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that started and finished in the past. In this sentence, 'prepared' shows that the training action is completed.
Bahasa Melayu: Kami menggunakan masa lampau (kata kerja + -ed) untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula dan selesai pada masa lalu. Dalam ayat ini, "prepared" menunjukkan bahawa tindakan menyediakan telah selesai.
She prepared a delicious dinner for her family yesterday.
Dia menyediakan makan malam yang lazat untuk keluarganya semalam.
EN: Willie Mullins is a legendary Irish racehorse trainer, highly respected in the British and Irish horse racing world, especially at major events like Royal Ascot.
EN: We use 'can also' before a main verb to show that another action or state is possible. 'Can' expresses possibility, and 'also' adds the meaning of 'too' or 'in addition'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kami menggunakan "can also" sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menunjukkan bahawa tindakan atau keadaan lain juga mungkin. "Can" menunjukkan kemungkinan, manakala "also" menambah makna "juga" atau "selain itu".
You can also learn English by watching movies.
Anda juga boleh belajar bahasa Inggeris dengan menonton filem.
EN: The past simple tense of the irregular verb 'run' is 'ran'. We use it to talk about completed actions in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa lampau mudah bagi kata kerja tidak tetap "run" (berlari/bertanding) ialah "ran". Kami menggunakannya untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu.
He ran a marathon last year.
Dia berlari maraton tahun lepas.
EN: Chester is a historic city in England known for its Roman walls and the Chester Racecourse, which is the oldest continually operating racecourse in the UK, established in 1539.
EN: The verb 'bet' is used with the preposition 'on' to show what you are placing a wager on (e.g., a horse, a team, or an event).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "bet" (bertaruh/menaruh) biasanya diikuti dengan kata sendi "on" untuk menunjukkan objek yang anda pertaruhkan (contohnya: seekor kuda, satu pasukan, atau satu perlumbaan).
Many fans bet on their favorite team to win the game.
Ramai peminat bertaruh pada pasukan kegemaran mereka, berharap mereka memenangi perlumbaan.
EN: In the UK, horse racing and sports betting are deeply rooted in the culture. Major events like Royal Ascot attract not only professional bettors but also general public who place small casual bets on their favorite horses for fun.
EN: The phrase 'all day long' is an idiom used to emphasize that something happens during the entire course of a day, from morning until night.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "all day long" ialah simpulan bahasa yang digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa sesuatu berlaku secara berterusan sepanjang hari (dari pagi hingga malam).
She listened to music all day long.
Dia mendengar muzik sepanjang hari.
EN: At major sporting events like Royal Ascot, real-time updates, live commentary, and betting odds are constantly published throughout the day to keep spectators and bettors informed.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: terkenal, masyhur
Dalam konteks: (penting) acara, majlis
Dalam konteks: peserta (atau kuda) yang paling dijangka menang
Dalam konteks: memiliki, mempunyai
Dalam konteks: masalah, keadaan, kerosakan
Dalam konteks: hampir, hampir menang
Dalam konteks: jurulatih, pelatih (sukan, perlumbaan kuda, dll.)
Dalam konteks: menyediakan, melatih
Dalam konteks: bertaruh, berjudi
Dalam konteks: berita terkini, maklumat kemas kini
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A sport in which horses with riders race against each other.
Perlumbaan kuda
During the entire day.
sepanjang hari, seharian
To risk money on the result of an event or a race.
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