EN: The word 'may' is used to express a possibility or something that is likely to happen, followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "may" digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau sesuatu yang mungkin berlaku, diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar.
It may rain later today.
Hujan mungkin turun pada lewat hari ini.
EN: Serena Williams is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Her potential return to the sport is a major event in the global sports community.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) is used here to describe an action or thought process happening around the current time.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (is + verb-ing) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku atau proses pemikiran yang sedang berlangsung pada masa kini.
He is thinking about buying a new car.
Dia sedang mempertimbangkan untuk membeli kereta baharu.
EN: The Queen's Club in London is a historic private sporting club that hosts a famous grass-court tennis tournament every June, often used as a warm-up for Wimbledon.
EN: To talk about age, use the pattern: [Subject] + [be verb] + [number] + [years old].
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila bercakap tentang umur, gunakan pola ayat ini: [Subjek] + [kata kerja be] + [nombor] + [years old].
He is 20 years old.
Dia berumur 20 tahun tahun ini.
EN: In professional sports, 44 is considered a very advanced age for a comeback, as most tennis players retire in their mid-30s. This highlights Serena Williams' exceptional longevity and physical condition.
EN: Use 'will' + base verb to talk about future events that are scheduled or decided.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + kata kerja dasar untuk menerangkan peristiwa masa depan yang telah dijadualkan atau diputuskan.
The movie will start at 7 PM.
Filem itu akan bermula pada pukul 7 malam.
EN: In English, dates are usually written as Month + Day (June 8) or Day + Month (8 June). When speaking, people often add 'the' and 'th', saying 'June the eighth'.
EN: The past tense 'won' is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja lampau "won" (menang) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada titik masa tertentu pada masa lalu.
He won the race yesterday.
Dia memenangi perlawanan itu semalam.
EN: A 'Grand Slam' in tennis refers to winning one of the four major annual tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Serena Williams is one of the most successful players in history.
EN: Use 'one of the' followed by a plural noun to talk about a specific person or thing within a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "one of the" diikuti dengan kata nama jamak untuk menerangkan seseorang atau sesuatu yang spesifik dalam kalangan kumpulan.
He is one of the best students in our class.
Dia adalah salah seorang pelajar terbaik dalam kelas kami.
EN: In tennis, the 'Grand Slam' refers to the four most important annual tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
EN: The word 'last' is used here as an adverb to describe the final time an action happened in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "last" digunakan di sini sebagai kata adverba untuk menerangkan kali terakhir sesuatu tindakan berlaku pada masa lalu.
I last saw him in 2010.
Kali terakhir saya berjumpa dengannya ialah pada tahun 2010.
EN: The US Open is one of the four 'Grand Slam' tournaments, which are the most prestigious events in professional tennis. For a legendary player like Williams, her last appearance at such a major event was a historic moment in sports.
EN: Use 'did not' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about actions that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "did not" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk menerangkan tindakan yang tidak berlaku pada masa lalu.
He did not go to the park yesterday.
Dia tidak pergi ke taman semalam.
EN: In professional sports like tennis, a 'three-year' break is considered very long, making a comeback at age 44 a significant and rare event.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "for" diikuti dengan tempoh masa untuk menunjukkan berapa lama sesuatu tindakan berlangsung.
I studied English for two hours.
Saya telah membaca bahasa Inggeris selama dua jam.
EN: Florida is a popular training location for professional tennis players due to its warm weather and many high-quality tennis academies.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or events that are going to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja dasar" untuk menerangkan rancangan masa depan atau peristiwa yang akan berlaku.
He will visit London next year.
Dia akan melawat London tahun hadapan.
EN: In tennis, 'doubles' refers to a match played by two pairs of players. It is common for experienced stars like Serena Williams to mentor younger players like Victoria Mboko in these events.
EN: Using 'and' to connect two descriptions of the same person. When the subject is the same, we can repeat the verb 'is' for emphasis or clarity.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua penerangan tentang orang yang sama. Apabila subjeknya sama, kita boleh mengulangi kata kerja "is" untuk menekankan maksud atau menjadikan ayat lebih jelas.
He is a student and is a talented artist.
Dia ialah seorang pelajar, dan juga seorang artis yang berbakat.
EN: In sports news, describing a player as 'strong' and 'young' often highlights them as a 'rising star' with great potential, especially when paired with a veteran like Serena Williams.
EN: The phrase 'will need' is used to talk about things that are necessary in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "will need" digunakan untuk menerangkan perkara yang perlu pada masa hadapan.
I will need a new passport for my trip.
Saya akan memerlukan pasport baharu untuk perjalanan ini.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'special invitation' is often called a 'wild card'. It allows players who don't have a high enough ranking to play in a tournament.
EN: The phrase 'be excited about' is used to describe a feeling of great enthusiasm or interest in something.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "be excited about" digunakan untuk menerangkan perasaan sangat bersemangat atau berminat terhadap sesuatu.
The children are excited about the party.
Kanak-kanak itu berasa teruja tentang parti itu.
EN: In sports news, the reaction of peers (other players) is often highlighted to show the significance of an event, such as a legendary player's return.
EN: The phrase 'for sure' is used at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is certain or will definitely happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "for sure" diletakkan di hujung ayat untuk menekankan bahawa sesuatu itu pasti atau akan berlaku secara mutlak.
I will help you for sure.
Saya pasti akan menolong awak.
EN: Naomi Osaka is a famous Japanese professional tennis player. Her support for Serena Williams highlights the respect and mentorship between top athletes in the tennis world.
EN: The word 'that' is used here to introduce a 'noun clause,' which tells us exactly what the speaker said.
Bahasa Melayu: Di sini, "that" digunakan untuk memperkenalkan "klausa kata nama" (noun clause), yang memberitahu kita secara spesifik apa yang penutur katakan.
He said that he likes apples.
Dia kata dia suka epal.
EN: Serena Williams is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Her influence extends beyond sports, as mentioned by Naomi Osaka, who grew up watching her. 'Bringing fans to tennis' refers to her massive star power that increases TV ratings and ticket sales.
EN: The phrase 'want to' is used to express a desire or wish to do an action. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "want to" digunakan untuk menyatakan keinginan atau hasrat untuk melakukan sesuatu. Ia diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar (base form).
I want to learn tennis.
Saya mahu belajar tenis.
EN: In sports, a 'comeback' refers to an athlete returning to professional competition after a long break or retirement. For a legend like Serena Williams, this is a major global event.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Kembali ke gelanggang, bangkit semula
Dalam konteks: pertandingan
Dalam konteks: kerjaya
Dalam konteks: gelaran juara
Dalam konteks: Latihan
Dalam konteks: Perlawanan beregu
Dalam konteks: Jemputan, surat jemputan
Dalam konteks: teruja, gembira
Dalam konteks: Peminat, penyokong
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
One of the four most important annual tennis tournaments.
Grand Slam
Certainly or definitely.
Pasti, tanpa ragu-ragu
In all parts of the world.
Di seluruh dunia, di merata dunia