The rise of the luxury barbecue: the UK’s new outdoor cooking obsessionKebangkitan Barbeku Mewah: Obsesi Memasak Luar Rumah Baharu di UK
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EN: The pattern 'more and more + noun' is used to show that the quantity or number of something is increasing over time.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "more and more + kata nama" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa kuantiti atau bilangan sesuatu semakin "bertambah" dari semasa ke semasa.
More and more students are using tablets in class.
Semakin ramai pelajar menggunakan tablet di dalam bilik darjah.
EN: In the UK, 'barbecue' (often abbreviated as BBQ) refers to both the cooking equipment and the social gathering itself. While British weather is historically known for being rainy, warmer summers in recent years have made outdoor grilling and 'alfresco dining' an increasingly popular lifestyle trend.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is currently changing or developing over time.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (am/is/are + kata kerja-ing) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan situasi yang sedang berubah atau berkembang pada masa ini.
The weather is getting warmer.
Cuaca semakin panas.
EN: In the UK, barbecuing (often called a 'BBQ') is a beloved summer tradition. Due to the historically unpredictable and often rainy British weather, a sunny day is a major occasion. When the weather gets warm, supermarkets and shops quickly sell out of barbecue food and equipment as people rush to eat 'alfresco' (outdoors) in their gardens.
EN: Use 'some of + plural noun' to talk about a part of a larger group. The verb that follows agrees with the plural noun, so we use 'cost' instead of 'costs'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "some of + kata nama jamak" untuk membincangkan sebahagian daripada kumpulan yang lebih besar. Kata kerja yang mengikutinya mesti bersetuju dengan kata nama jamak, oleh itu kita menggunakan kata kerja jamak "cost" dan bukan kata kerja tunggal "costs".
Some of these books are very old.
Sebilangan daripada buku-buku ini sangat lama.
EN: In the UK, 'pounds' (£) is the official currency. Spending over 1,000 pounds on a barbecue is considered a significant luxury investment, reflecting the growing trend of high-end outdoor dining (alfresco dining) among British households.
EN: We use 'get' + comparative adjective (e.g., hotter, longer) to describe a change that is happening over time.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "get" (menjadi) + kata sifat perbandingan (contohnya hotter, longer) untuk menerangkan perubahan yang berlaku dari semasa ke semasa.
The weather is getting colder.
Cuaca semakin menjadi semakin sejuk.
EN: Historically, summers in the UK have been relatively mild and rainy. However, in recent years, climate change has led to increasingly hot and dry summer periods, which has boosted the popularity of outdoor activities like barbecuing and 'alfresco dining'.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "want" (mahu) diikuti dengan "to" dan bentuk dasar kata kerja lain (infinitif), digunakan untuk menyatakan keinginan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
They want to buy a new barbecue.
Mereka mahu membeli barbeku baharu.
EN: In the UK, summer weather is traditionally unpredictable and often cool. Therefore, when warm and sunny summer days do occur, British people love to make the most of it by spending as much time as possible outdoors, making 'alfresco dining' (eating outside) and barbecues extremely popular social activities.
EN: Using 'is' to link a subject with its description or identity (Subject + Be verb + Complement).
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan "is" (adalah) untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan penerangan atau identitinya (Subjek + Kata kerja Be + Pelengkap).
One popular sport is soccer.
Satu sukan yang popular ialah bola sepak.
EN: The 'Big Green Egg' is a well-known brand of kamado-style charcoal grills. It is highly popular in Western countries, especially among barbecue enthusiasts who enjoy slow-cooking and smoking meats.
EN: We use 'had' (the past tense of 'have') to talk about a specific number of visits or experiences that happened in a completed time period in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "had" (kala lampau bagi "have") untuk membincangkan bilangan lawatan atau pengalaman tertentu yang berlaku dalam tempoh masa yang telah berakhir pada masa lalu.
Our video had ten thousand views yesterday.
Video kami mendapat sepuluh ribu tontonan semalam.
EN: The 'Big Green Egg' is a very famous and distinctive dome-shaped charcoal barbecue brand in the UK and US. Mentioning its high website traffic reflects the massive trend of premium backyard cooking (or 'glamping' style dining) in British culture, especially after people spent more time at home during the pandemic.
EN: The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'the basic model'), we add 's' to the verb in the simple present tense, making it 'costs'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "cost" digunakan untuk menyatakan harga sesuatu. Apabila subjek adalah tunggal (contohnya "the basic model") dan dalam kala kini ringkas, kata kerja perlu ditambah dengan "s", menjadi "costs".
The ticket costs 10 dollars.
Tiket ini berharga 10 dolar.
EN: In the UK, the currency is the pound sterling (£). A price of nearly 1,500 pounds for a basic barbecue model is considered extremely high and luxury, reflecting the growing trend of high-end outdoor dining in British culture.
EN: We use the preposition 'for' followed by an amount of money to state the price of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan kata sendi nama "for" diikuti dengan jumlah wang untuk menyatakan harga sesuatu barang.
He bought the bicycle for 150 dollars.
Dia membeli basikal itu dengan harga 150 dolar.
EN: Kamado Joe is a well-known brand of ceramic charcoal grills. The word 'Kamado' comes from a traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove. In the UK, high-end outdoor cooking has become a status symbol, with people investing heavily in premium garden equipment.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come with' is used to describe what is included as part of a product or package when you buy it.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa "come with" digunakan untuk menerangkan apa yang disertakan atau termasuk dalam pembungkusan apabila membeli sesuatu barang, seperti aksesori atau hadiah percuma.
The phone comes with a charger.
Telefon bimbit ini disertakan dengan pengecas.
EN: In the UK, buying a barbecue (often called a 'barby' or 'BBQ') is a major summer ritual. High-end brands like Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg are status symbols. Since British weather is notoriously unpredictable, having a 'cover' is essential to protect the expensive equipment from sudden rain.
EN: The word 'even' is used as an adverb to emphasize something that is surprising or unexpected.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan "even" (malah) digunakan untuk menekankan sesuatu yang mengejutkan atau tidak dijangka.
He can even speak five languages.
Dia malah boleh bertutur dalam lima bahasa.
EN: Modern high-end barbecues in the UK and other Western countries now often feature smart technology, including Wi-Fi connectivity and meat probes, allowing cooks to monitor food temperatures from their smartphones.
EN: We use 'by + percentage' to show the amount or degree of change (increase or decrease) of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "by + peratusan" untuk menunjukkan jumlah atau tahap perubahan (peningkatan atau penurunan) sesuatu.
The price of milk went up by 10 percent.
Harga susu telah meningkat sebanyak sepuluh peratus.
EN: John Lewis is a high-end British department store chain known for quality goods. A 100 percent sales increase there highlights how popular premium outdoor dining became in the UK.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past. In this sentence, 'happened' is the past simple form of 'happen', showing that the sales boom is completed.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau ringkas digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula dan berakhir pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu. Dalam ayat ini, "happened" ialah kala lampau bagi "happen", menunjukkan bahawa ledakan jualan ini telah berlaku dan telah berakhir.
The accident happened yesterday morning.
Kemalangan itu berlaku pagi semalam.
EN: The verb 'see' can be followed by an object and a verb ending in '-ing' (present participle) to describe witnessing an action in progress or a general trend happening.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "see" (melihat/mengalami) boleh diikuti dengan "objek + kata kerja berakhiran -ing" (present participle), digunakan untuk menerangkan menyaksikan sendiri sesuatu tindakan yang sedang berlaku, atau mengalami sesuatu trend yang sedang berlaku.
The company saw more customers visiting its website.
Syarikat ini melihat lebih ramai pelanggan melawati laman webnya.
EN: Weber is a very well-known American brand of charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills. In the UK and many Western countries, backyard barbecues are a major part of summer social life, and owning a high-end grill from a brand like Weber is seen as a status symbol for outdoor entertaining.
EN: The verb 'means' is used to define a concept, and it is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to show the action that defines it.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "means" (bermakna) digunakan untuk mentakrifkan sesuatu konsep, dan ia selalunya diikuti dengan gerund (kata kerja-ing) untuk menyatakan tindakan khusus yang mentakrifkan konsep tersebut.
Learning English means practicing every day.
Belajar bahasa Inggeris bermakna berlatih setiap hari.
EN: 'Alfresco' is borrowed from Italian ('al fresco'), meaning 'in the cool air'. In English, it specifically refers to dining outside, which became extremely popular in the UK during the pandemic when indoor restaurant dining was restricted.
EN: The verb 'say' can be followed by a clause (a mini-sentence with a subject and verb) to report what someone thinks or says. The word 'that' is often left out in casual English.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "say" (berkata/menyatakan) boleh diikuti secara langsung dengan klausa (ayat kecil yang mengandungi subjek dan kata kerja), digunakan untuk melaporkan fikiran atau kata-kata seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggeris harian, kata hubung "that" selalunya digugurkan.
They say the weather is nice today.
Mereka berkata cuaca hari ini sangat baik.
EN: During the Covid pandemic, lockdowns in the UK forced restaurants to close. This led to a massive trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and home cooking, as people invested in high-end garden equipment like expensive barbecues to recreate restaurant experiences at home.
EN: We use 'could not' (or 'couldn't') followed by a basic verb to talk about things we were unable to do in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "could not" (atau "couldn't") diikuti dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja untuk membincangkan perkara yang tidak dapat atau tidak mampu dilakukan pada masa lalu.
I could not find my keys yesterday.
Semalam saya tidak dapat mencari kunci saya.
EN: During the Covid pandemic, the UK government implemented strict lockdowns, which included closing all pubs, cafes, and restaurants. This forced people to cook at home and led to a massive boom in home cooking and outdoor dining (alfresco dining) in their own gardens.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "want" (mahu) diikuti dengan "to" dan bentuk dasar kata kerja lain (infinitif), digunakan untuk menyatakan keinginan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
We wanted to play tennis yesterday.
Kami mahu bermain tenis semalam.
EN: During the Covid lockdowns in the UK, restaurants were closed. This led to a huge trend of 'home cooking' and 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors), where people invested in high-quality garden and cooking equipment to recreate restaurant experiences at home.
EN: Using 'a' before singular nouns starting with a consonant sound. We use 'a' to talk about one person's job or identity.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan "a" sebelum kata nama tunggal yang bermula dengan bunyi konsonan. Kita menggunakan "a" untuk menerangkan pekerjaan atau identiti seseorang.
He is a teacher.
Dia seorang guru.
EN: In English-speaking media, experts are often introduced with their specific field of expertise (e.g., 'food expert', 'tech expert') to establish their authority on the topic being discussed.
EN: When reporting what someone said in the past, we often use 'said' followed by a clause in the past tense (e.g., 'wanted'). The word 'that' can be omitted after 'said'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila melaporkan apa yang seseorang katakan pada masa lalu, kita sering menggunakan "said" (berkata) diikuti dengan klausa yang mengandungi kata kerja kala lampau (contohnya "wanted"). Perkataan "that" selepas "said" selalunya boleh digugurkan.
He said he liked the food.
Dia berkata dia suka makanan ini.
EN: During the Covid pandemic, lockdowns in the UK forced restaurants to close. This led to a huge trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and cooking gourmet meals at home, which explains why many people invested in very expensive barbecue equipment.
EN: Use 'so' to connect two sentences when the second sentence is the result of the first sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "so" (jadi) untuk menghubungkan dua ayat apabila ayat kedua adalah hasil daripada ayat pertama.
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
Hujan turun, jadi kami tinggal di rumah.
EN: During the Covid lockdowns in the UK, restaurants were closed, which led to a massive trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and home cooking. People invested heavily in high-end garden equipment like luxury barbecues to recreate restaurant-quality experiences at home.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Mahal, harga yang tinggi
Dalam konteks: peralatan, kelengkapan
Dalam konteks: luar rumah, di luar
Dalam konteks: arang kayu, arang batu
Dalam konteks: (perniagaan, ekonomi) ledakan, lonjakan
Dalam konteks: makan, menjamu selera
Dalam konteks: trend, aliran
Dalam konteks: pakar
Dalam konteks: pengalaman, pengalaman hidup
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
The preparation and cooking of food in an outdoor setting, typically using a grill or campfire.
Memasak di luar rumah
Eating outdoors, especially in a pleasant and casual atmosphere.
Makan di luar, makan di kawasan terbuka
A sudden and rapid increase in the sales of a product or service.
Lonjakan jualan, ledakan jualan