EN: The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a resultative clause, indicating an action that happens as a direct consequence of the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (V-ing) di sini digunakan sebagai klausa hasil, menunjukkan akibat langsung atau kesan susulan yang terhasil daripada tindakan dalam klausa utama.
The heavy rain lasted for three days, causing severe flooding in the area.
Hujan lebat berterusan selama tiga hari, menyebabkan banjir teruk di kawasan itu.
EN: Appositive/Noun Phrase as a Complement: 'A television landmark' functions as a subject complement following the linking verb 'became', identifying the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif/Frasa Nama sebagai Pelengkap: 'A television landmark' berfungsi sebagai pelengkap subjek selepas kata kerja penghubung 'became', digunakan untuk mentakrifkan atau menerangkan identiti subjek.
After years of hard work, she became a successful entrepreneur.
Selepas bertahun-tahun berusaha, dia menjadi seorang usahawan yang berjaya.
EN: 'Life on Earth' was a revolutionary BBC nature documentary series. Before this, most nature shows were filmed in studios with captive animals. This series set the standard for modern wildlife filmmaking by traveling to remote locations.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): Used here as a 'result' or 'simultaneous action' modifier. It describes an action that happens at the same time as the main verb, providing more detail about the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (V-ing): Digunakan di sini sebagai penerang 'hasil' atau 'tindakan serentak'. Ia menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan kata kerja utama, memberikan butiran tambahan kepada klausa utama.
The chef worked in the kitchen, preparing a delicious meal for the guests.
Tukang masak bekerja di dapur sambil menyediakan hidangan lazat untuk para tetamu.
EN: Past Simple Tense: Used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, 'traveled' indicates a finished historical event.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Mudah: Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Dalam ayat ini, 'traveled' menunjukkan peristiwa bersejarah yang telah berakhir.
She visited London last summer.
Dia pergi ke London pada musim panas lepas.
EN: David Attenborough is a legendary figure in British broadcasting. His work, especially 'Life on Earth', revolutionized the nature documentary genre by using high-quality visuals and storytelling to make science accessible to the general public.
EN: The phrase 'in a way that...' introduces a relative clause that describes the manner in which an action is performed. It is often used to explain the method or style of an activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'in a way that...' memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang menerangkan cara atau gaya tindakan dilakukan, sering digunakan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana sesuatu itu dilakukan.
She speaks in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable.
Cara dia bercakap membuatkan semua orang berasa selesa.
EN: The present participle phrase 'making...' acts as a resultative clause (a type of reduced relative clause), indicating a simultaneous result or consequence of the main action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini 'making...' di sini bertindak sebagai klausa hasil (sejenis klausa relatif yang diringkaskan), menunjukkan hasil atau kesan serentak yang terhasil daripada tindakan dalam klausa utama.
The rain lasted for days, causing severe flooding in the area.
Hujan turun selama beberapa hari berturut-turut, menyebabkan banjir teruk di kawasan itu.
EN: David Attenborough is credited with bridging the gap between academia and the general public. In British culture, his work is seen as the gold standard for educational broadcasting, emphasizing that science should not be elitist but shared with all.
EN: The sentence uses the Coordinating Conjunction 'and' to join two independent clauses. This creates a compound sentence where both parts are of equal importance.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan kata hubung koordinat 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua klausa bebas. Ini membentuk ayat majmuk di mana kedua-dua bahagian mempunyai kepentingan semantik yang sama.
The sun came out, and the birds began to sing.
Matahari terbit, dan burung-burung mula menyanyi.
EN: The causative verb 'make' is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to'). In the structure 'make + object + feel', it describes the effect or emotion produced in the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja kausatif 'make' diikuti oleh objek dan infinitif tanpa 'to' (kata kerja tanpa 'to'). Dalam struktur 'make + objek + feel', ia menerangkan kesan atau emosi yang dihasilkan pada objek.
Music makes me feel relaxed after a long day.
Muzik membuatkan saya berasa relaks selepas hari yang panjang.
EN: 'Life on Earth' (1979) was a groundbreaking BBC series. It was one of the first to use global travel and high production values to tell the story of evolution, fundamentally changing nature documentaries from academic lectures into cinematic experiences.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('continued') to describe a completed action in the past. It also features a Compound Subject where two distinct titles ('Planet Earth' and 'Blue Planet') are joined by the conjunction 'and' to perform the same action.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan Kala Lampau Mudah ('continued') untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Selain itu, ayat ini menggunakan 'Subjek Majmuk' (Compound Subject), yang menghubungkan dua nama karya melalui kata hubung 'and', yang bersama-sama melakukan tindakan yang sama.
Years later, the son and daughter continued their father's business.
Bertahun-tahun kemudian, anak lelaki dan anak perempuan mewarisi perniagaan bapa mereka.
EN: The use of the possessive noun 'David's' followed by the noun phrase 'legacy of...' indicates ownership or origin. 'Groundbreaking' is a compound adjective used to modify the noun 'documentaries'.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan kata nama milikan 'David's' diikuti oleh frasa nama 'legacy of...' menunjukkan kepunyaan atau sumber. Manakala 'groundbreaking' (terobosan) ialah kata adjektif majmuk yang digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama 'documentaries' (dokumentari) yang berikutnya.
The scientist's legacy of groundbreaking research changed medicine.
Legasi penyelidikan terobosan saintis ini telah mengubah bidang perubatan.
EN: 'Planet Earth' and 'Blue Planet' are iconic BBC nature documentaries narrated by Sir David Attenborough. They are famous for their high production values and for bringing global attention to environmental issues.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, 'used' indicates that the action of using the technology occurred during the production of the documentaries.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Dalam ayat ini, 'used' menunjukkan bahawa tindakan menggunakan teknologi tersebut berlaku semasa penghasilan dokumentari.
The team developed a new method to track wildlife.
Pasukan itu membangunkan kaedah baharu untuk mengesan hidupan liar.
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to capture...' functions as an adverbial of purpose, explaining 'why' the revolutionary technology was used.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa infinitif 'to capture...' berfungsi sebagai keterangan tujuan, menjelaskan mengapa teknologi revolusioner ini digunakan.
She bought a high-end lens to take better photos.
Dia membeli lensa berkualiti tinggi untuk mengambil gambar yang lebih baik.
EN: The mention of 'revolutionary camera technology' refers to the BBC Natural History Unit's history of innovation, such as using high-speed cameras and remote sensing to film behaviors never before seen by humans.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the person or thing affected by the action. In this sentence, 'were amazed' emphasizes the reaction of the audiences rather than the cause.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara Pasif (kata kerja be + partisipel lampau): Digunakan apabila tumpuan diberikan kepada orang atau benda yang menerima tindakan. Dalam ayat ini, 'were amazed' menekankan reaksi penonton, bukan punca yang menyebabkan reaksi tersebut.
The students were inspired by the teacher's speech.
Para pelajar berasa terinspirasi oleh ucapan guru mereka.
EN: Compound Nouns and Noun Phrases: The sentence uses complex noun phrases like 'deep-sea creatures' and 'aerial views of vast forests' to provide specific descriptive detail.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Nama Majmuk dan Frasa Nama: Ayat ini menggunakan frasa nama yang kompleks seperti 'deep-sea creatures' (makhluk laut dalam) dan 'aerial views of vast forests' (pemandangan udara hutan yang luas) untuk memberikan butiran deskriptif yang spesifik.
The high-speed train offers a scenic view of the mountain range.
Kereta api berkelajuan tinggi ini menawarkan pemandangan indah pergunungan.
EN: The sentence refers to the impact of high-budget nature documentaries like 'Planet Earth', which used technology to bring the 'unseen' world into living rooms, a significant cultural shift in how the public perceives environmental science.
EN: The past participle phrase 'previously unseen by most people' acts as an adjective to modify the noun 'parts'. It is a reduced relative clause, shortened from 'which were previously unseen'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel lampau 'previously unseen by most people' bertindak sebagai adjektif, digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama 'parts'. Ini adalah klausa relatif yang diringkaskan, berasal daripada 'which were previously unseen'.
The museum displays artifacts never found elsewhere.
Muzium ini mempamerkan artifak yang tidak pernah ditemui di tempat lain.
EN: The infinitive 'to reveal' is used as an adverbial of purpose, explaining why the shows used technology.
Bahasa Melayu: Infinitif 'to reveal' digunakan di sini sebagai keterangan tujuan, menjelaskan mengapa rancangan-rancangan ini menggunakan teknologi.
She used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny seeds.
Dia menggunakan kanta pembesar untuk memeriksa biji benih yang halus ini.
EN: The sentence refers to the impact of BBC nature documentaries like 'Planet Earth', which used high-definition cameras and slow-motion technology to change the genre of nature filmmaking forever.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has become): Used to describe an action or state that started in the past and continues to be relevant or true in the present, often triggered by time markers like 'In recent years'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (has become): Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau keadaan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan hingga kini, atau masih benar pada masa kini. Sering digunakan dengan kata keterangan masa seperti 'In recent years' (dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini).
Technology has changed the way we communicate with each other.
Teknologi telah mengubah cara kita berkomunikasi antara satu sama lain.
EN: Superlative Adjective (the world's most trusted): Formed by adding 'most' before long adjectives to indicate the highest degree of a quality among a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Adjektif Superlatif (the world's most trusted): Dibentuk dengan menambah 'most' sebelum kata adjektif panjang, untuk menunjukkan kualiti tertinggi dalam kumpulan. Di sini merujuk kepada 'paling dipercayai di dunia'.
She is the most talented musician in the orchestra.
Dia adalah pemuzik paling berbakat dalam orkestra.
EN: David Attenborough is a legendary British broadcaster and naturalist. In the UK, he is considered a 'national treasure' due to his decades-long career in nature documentaries. His shift from nature observer to climate advocate reflects a global trend in environmental awareness.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past, emphasizing the experience or its current relevance.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak spesifik, menekankan pengalaman tersebut atau kaitannya dengan keadaan semasa.
She has visited many countries to promote peace.
Dia telah melawat banyak negara untuk mempromosikan keamanan.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (advocating...) acts as a modifier, providing additional information about the main action or the subject's purpose while performing the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (advocating...) bertindak sebagai penerang, memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang tujuan tindakan dalam klausa utama atau subjek semasa melakukannya.
He walked out of the room, smiling at everyone.
Dia keluar dari bilik sambil tersenyum kepada semua orang.
EN: The United Nations (UN) is a key global platform where influential figures like David Attenborough address world leaders to influence international policy on climate change.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance or impact on the present situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak spesifik, dan tindakan tersebut mempunyai kaitan atau pengaruh dengan keadaan sekarang.
She has visited many countries to promote peace.
Dia telah melawat banyak negara untuk mempromosikan keamanan.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (urging...) acts as a reduced relative clause or an adverbial clause of manner/result, providing additional information about the main action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (urging...) di sini bertindak sebagai klausa adjektif atau keterangan yang diringkaskan, untuk menjelaskan keadaan serentak atau hasil daripada tindakan dalam klausa utama.
The teacher walked into the room, carrying a stack of books.
Cikgu masuk ke dalam bilik darjah sambil membawa setimbun buku.
EN: In international diplomacy, 'meeting with world leaders' implies a high level of influence and respect. For a documentary filmmaker like David Attenborough to do this highlights his transition from a narrator to a global environmental advocate.
EN: The sentence uses 'warned that' followed by a noun clause. This is a common structure for reporting a warning or a serious prediction. The conjunction 'that' introduces the content of the warning.
The scientist warned that the sea levels are rising rapidly.
Para saintis memberi amaran bahawa paras laut sedang meningkat dengan cepat.
EN: The structure 'A or B' is used here to express a conditional consequence, where 'or' means 'otherwise'. It implies that if the first action (changing behavior) does not happen, the second negative outcome (catastrophe) will occur.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'A or B' di sini digunakan untuk menyatakan akibat bersyarat, di mana 'or' bermaksud 'jika tidak'. Ini membayangkan bahawa jika tindakan pertama (mengubah tingkah laku) tidak berlaku, ia akan membawa kepada akibat negatif kedua (bencana).
You must study hard or you will fail the exam.
Kamu mesti belajar bersungguh-sungguh, jika tidak kamu akan gagal dalam peperiksaan.
EN: David Attenborough is a pivotal figure in global environmentalism. His shift from purely observing nature to actively warning about climate change reflects a broader historical trend in science communication, moving from education to urgent advocacy.
EN: Appositive (Noun Phrase in Apposition): A noun or noun phrase placed next to another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'a true national treasure' identifies 'David Attenborough'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif (Frasa Nama dalam Aposisi): Kata nama atau frasa nama yang diletakkan bersebelahan dengan kata nama lain untuk menjelaskan atau mengenal pasti kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, 'a true national treasure' digunakan untuk menerangkan 'David Attenborough'.
Mr. Smith, my favorite teacher, is retiring next month.
Encik Smith, guru kegemaran saya, akan bersara bulan depan.
EN: Superlative Adjectives: Used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality. Formed by adding 'the most' before long adjectives like 'beloved'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Adjektif Superlatif: Digunakan untuk menerangkan objek yang berada pada tahap tertinggi atau terendah dalam sesuatu kualiti. Untuk kata adjektif panjang seperti 'beloved', tambahkan 'the most' di hadapan untuk membentuk superlatif.
This is the most beautiful painting in the gallery.
Ini adalah lukisan yang paling cantik di galeri.
EN: The term 'national treasure' is a high honor in British culture, used informally to describe people who are widely loved and represent the best of the nation's character or achievements. David Attenborough is the quintessential example of this.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a connection to the present, emphasizing a life achievement or experience.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak spesifik dan mempunyai kaitan dengan masa kini, menekankan pencapaian atau pengalaman hidup.
She has written three books about wildlife conservation.
Dia telah menulis tiga buah buku tentang pemuliharaan hidupan liar.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (explaining/exploring) acts as a modifier. Here, 'exploring' is a reduced relative clause or a participle construction that provides additional information about the main action, describing how or what occurred during the process.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (exploring) bertindak sebagai penerang. Di sini, 'exploring' ialah klausa relatif yang diringkaskan atau struktur partisipel yang memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang tindakan dalam klausa utama, menerangkan apa yang berlaku atau bagaimana ia dilakukan.
He spent his life traveling the world, meeting new people.
Sepanjang hidupnya, dia mengembara ke seluruh dunia, bertemu dengan rakan-rakan baharu.
EN: David Attenborough is a legendary figure in British broadcasting. The mention of 'over 100 documentaries' highlights his unparalleled career longevity and his status as a 'national treasure' in the UK.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that started in the past and has a continuing impact or relevance to the present moment.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan masih mempunyai kesan atau kaitan dengan masa kini.
She has influenced many students throughout her teaching career.
Sepanjang kerjayanya sebagai guru, dia telah mempengaruhi ramai pelajar.
EN: The verb 'inspire' follows the pattern 'inspire someone to do something,' where an object is followed by a to-infinitive to indicate the resulting action or motivation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'inspire' mengikuti pola 'inspire + seseorang + to + kata kerja dasar', di mana objek diikuti oleh infinitif untuk menunjukkan tindakan atau motivasi yang dihasilkan.
The coach inspired the team to work harder.
Jurulatih memberi inspirasi kepada pasukan untuk berusaha lebih keras.
EN: David Attenborough's career spans over 70 years, making him a unique figure who has influenced multiple generations of families in the UK and globally, from grandparents to grandchildren.
EN: The structure 'be worth + V-ing' is used to indicate that something is deserving of a particular action. Note that the gerund (V-ing) has a passive meaning even though it is in the active form.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'be worth + V-ing' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu berbaloi untuk dilakukan. Perhatikan bahawa gerund (V-ing) di sini walaupun dalam bentuk aktif, membawa makna pasif.
This ancient temple is worth visiting during your trip.
Kuil purba ini berbaloi untuk dikunjungi dalam perjalanan anda.
EN: The verb 'remind' is often used with the pattern 'remind + object + that-clause' to tell someone something they may have forgotten or to make them think about a fact.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'remind' sering digunakan dengan pola 'remind + objek + klausa that', untuk mengingatkan seseorang tentang sesuatu yang mungkin dilupakan, atau membuat seseorang memikirkan sesuatu fakta.
She reminded me that the meeting starts at nine.
Dia mengingatkan saya bahawa mesyuarat bermula pada pukul sembilan.
EN: David Attenborough's voice is iconic in the English-speaking world, often associated with wisdom, nature, and authority. Describing it as 'gentle' reflects his non-aggressive but persuasive style of environmental advocacy.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Tonggak atau titik perubahan yang sangat penting
Dalam konteks: Kepelbagaian, merujuk kepada kekayaan jenis hidupan
Dalam konteks: Mudah difahami, sesuai untuk orang awam
Dalam konteks: Terobosan, bersifat memecahkan tradisi
Dalam konteks: Revolusioner, membawa perubahan besar
Dalam konteks: Menyokong, memperjuangkan, menyuarakan sokongan secara terbuka
Dalam konteks: Bencana, malapetaka
Dalam konteks: Pemuliharaan (sumber semula jadi), pemeliharaan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A person or thing that is greatly valued by a nation for its cultural or historical significance.
Tokoh/benda khazanah negara
A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional and global climates.
Perubahan iklim
To do something to help a situation or solve a problem.
Mengambil tindakan
Deserving the effort or money required to preserve or rescue it.
Berbaloi untuk diselamatkan/dipelihara
Easy to understand or appreciate, especially for people without specialized knowledge.
Mudah difahami; Mesra pengguna
A person or organization that expresses a particular opinion or represents a specific cause with authority.
Tokoh berwibawa; Jurucakap
The long-lasting impact of a person's life, work, or achievements.
Warisan; Peninggalan (bukan material)