EN: The verb 'tell' is a ditransitive verb, often followed by an indirect object (the person being told) and a prepositional phrase starting with 'about' to indicate the topic.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "tell" ialah kata kerja dwitransitif, yang biasanya diikuti oleh objek tak langsung (orang yang diberitahu), dan menggunakan frasa sendi nama yang diperkenalkan oleh "about" untuk menunjukkan topik yang dibincangkan.
She told her parents about her decision to study abroad.
Dia memberitahu ibu bapanya tentang keputusannya untuk melanjutkan pelajaran di luar negara.
EN: The 'to-infinitive' (to meet) is used here as an adverbial of purpose, explaining why the visit to the Vatican took place.
Bahasa Melayu: "Infinitif" (to meet) digunakan di sini sebagai keterangan tujuan, menjelaskan sebab lawatan ke Vatican.
He went to the library to borrow some books.
EN: The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. A meeting between a tech leader like Tim Cook and the Pope signifies a dialogue between modern innovation and traditional ethics/spirituality.
EN: The phrase 'rather than' is used to express a preference or to contrast two things, meaning 'instead of'. It is often used to emphasize that the first option is chosen or relevant over the second.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "rather than" digunakan untuk menyatakan keutamaan atau membezakan dua perkara, bermaksud "daripada". Ia biasanya digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa pilihan pertama lebih penting atau dipilih berbanding pilihan kedua.
He chose to walk rather than take the bus.
Dia memilih untuk berjalan kaki daripada menaiki bas.
EN: The 'to + verb' (infinitive) structure is used here to express purpose or intention, answering the question 'Why?'.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "to + kata kerja" (infinitif) digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan tujuan atau niat, menjawab soalan "mengapa?".
She studied hard to pass the exam.
Dia belajar bersungguh-sungguh untuk lulus peperiksaan.
EN: The meeting between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Pope Francis at the Vatican is significant because it bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional moral leadership, emphasizing that tech should serve human values.
EN: The conjunction 'While' is used here to introduce a contrast or concession, similar to 'although'. It sets up a comparison between a common belief and the subject's specific perspective.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung "While" digunakan di sini untuk memperkenalkan klausa pertentangan atau konsesi, bermaksud serupa dengan "walaupun". Ia mewujudkan pertentangan antara pandangan umum dan pandangan khusus subjek.
While the movie was long, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Walaupun filem itu panjang, saya menikmati setiap minitnya.
EN: The 'that' clause functions as a noun clause serving as the direct object of the verb 'explained'. It reports the content of what was said.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa yang diperkenalkan oleh "that" berfungsi sebagai klausa nama yang menjadi objek langsung bagi kata kerja "explained" (menjelaskan). Ia digunakan untuk menyampaikan apa yang telah dikatakan.
She explained that the office would be closed on Monday.
Dia menjelaskan bahawa pejabat akan ditutup pada hari Isnin.
EN: In the tech industry, Tim Cook (CEO of Apple) often emphasizes human-centric technology. His stance reflects a common philosophical debate in Silicon Valley: whether the danger of AI lies in machines becoming too human, or humans becoming too machine-like by losing empathy and ethics.
EN: The structure 'be worried/concerned about something doing something' uses a gerund phrase where 'something' acts as the logical subject of the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam struktur "be worried/concerned about something doing something", frasa gerund (doing...) yang didahului oleh kata nama atau kata ganti nama ialah subjek logik bagi tindakan itu, digunakan untuk menggambarkan kebimbangan terhadap sesuatu tingkah laku atau keadaan.
She is concerned about her brother driving alone at night.
Dia bimbang tentang abangnya memandu sendirian pada waktu malam.
EN: The preposition 'without' is used here to introduce a prepositional phrase that functions as an adverbial, describing the state or manner of 'thinking like computers'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi "without" (tanpa/tiada) di sini memperkenalkan frasa sendi nama yang berfungsi sebagai keterangan, digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan atau cara "berfikir seperti komputer".
He completed the difficult task without any help from others.
Dia menyelesaikan tugasan yang sukar itu tanpa sebarang bantuan daripada orang lain.
EN: In this speech, Cook addresses a common philosophical debate in Silicon Valley: the fear of 'Singularity' (AI surpassing human intelligence) versus the erosion of human ethics in a tech-driven world. By emphasizing 'values' and 'compassion', he aligns Apple's brand with human-centric design rather than pure technical optimization.
EN: The phrase 'be capable of' is used to describe someone's or something's ability to do something, followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "be capable of" digunakan untuk menerangkan kebolehan seseorang atau sesuatu untuk melakukan sesuatu, diikuti oleh gerund (V-ing) atau kata nama.
The new software is capable of processing thousands of images per second.
Perisian baharu ini mampu memproses beribu-ribu imej sesaat.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that express contrasting ideas.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung koordinat "but" digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa bebas yang menyatakan makna pertentangan.
The hotel was expensive, but it was worth every penny.
Hotel ini mahal, tetapi ia berbaloi dengan setiap sen yang dibelanjakan.
EN: This sentence reflects a common philosophical debate in Silicon Valley: technological determinism versus human agency. Cook emphasizes that technology itself is an 'instrument' (a tool), shifting the moral responsibility back to the humans who design and use it.
EN: The phrase 'be capable of' is used to describe the ability or potential to do something, followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a noun. It often implies a higher level of potential than the simple word 'can'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "be capable of" digunakan untuk menerangkan kebolehan atau potensi untuk melakukan sesuatu, diikuti oleh gerund (V-ing) atau kata nama. Ia biasanya lebih menekankan potensi atau keupayaan berbanding "can" yang ringkas.
She is capable of leading the entire department during the crisis.
Dia berkebolehan untuk mengetuai seluruh jabatan semasa krisis.
EN: The verb 'take' in the context of 'That part takes all of us' means to require or necessitate a specific resource, effort, or group of people to achieve a result.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam "That part takes all of us", kata kerja "take" bermaksud "memerlukan" atau "menuntut", merujuk kepada keperluan sumber, usaha, atau kumpulan orang tertentu untuk mencapai sesuatu hasil.
It takes courage to admit when you are wrong.
Mengakui kesilapan memerlukan keberanian.
EN: In this speech, Cook addresses the common fear that AI will replace humans. He emphasizes that technology is a 'neutral instrument'—it lacks the human qualities of 'values' and 'will'. This reflects a Silicon Valley philosophy that technology's impact is determined by human intention.
EN: The modal verb 'had to' is the past tense of 'must' or 'have to', used to express a past necessity or obligation that was unavoidable.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu 'had to' ialah kala lampau bagi 'must' atau 'have to', digunakan untuk menyatakan keperluan atau kewajipan yang tidak dapat dielakkan pada masa lampau.
We had to cancel the meeting because of the storm.
Kami terpaksa membatalkan mesyuarat kerana ribut.
EN: The subordinating conjunction 'because' introduces a dependent clause that provides the reason for the action in the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung subordinat 'because' memperkenalkan klausa subordinat yang memberikan sebab bagi tindakan dalam klausa utama.
She stayed home because she was feeling tired.
Dia tinggal di rumah kerana dia berasa letih.
EN: This sentence refers to the historic leadership transition at Apple Inc. in 2011. Steve Jobs, the co-founder, resigned due to pancreatic cancer, and Tim Cook, who had been the Chief Operating Officer (COO), officially took over the role of CEO.
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. In this case, 'Leading the company...' is the entire subject phrase.
Bahasa Melayu: Gerund sebagai Subjek: Gerund (kata kerja + -ing) boleh berfungsi sebagai kata nama dan menjadi subjek ayat. Dalam ayat ini, "Leading the company..." ialah keseluruhan frasa subjek.
Learning a new language requires a lot of patience.
Mempelajari bahasa baharu memerlukan banyak kesabaran.
EN: Past Perfect Tense: Used to describe an action that was completed before another point in the past. Here, 'had ever done' refers to all actions prior to the time he was leading the company.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Sempurna: Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum satu titik masa pada masa lampau. "had ever done" di sini merujuk kepada semua perkara yang telah dilakukan dalam tempoh sebelum dia mengetuai syarikat itu.
It was the best meal I had ever eaten.
Ini ialah hidangan terbaik yang pernah saya makan.
EN: This sentence refers to the immense pressure Tim Cook faced when succeeding Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. The 'whole world watching' highlights the global scrutiny and high expectations placed on Apple's leadership transition.
EN: The sentence uses a 'What-clause' as a nominal subject. This structure (What + subject + verb) functions as a noun and is often used to emphasize the specific thing that performs an action or serves as a reason.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan "klausa nama yang diperkenalkan oleh What" sebagai subjek. Struktur ini (What + subjek + kata kerja) berfungsi sama seperti kata nama, sering digunakan untuk menekankan perkara tertentu yang melakukan tindakan atau menjadi sebab.
What I need right now is a cup of coffee.
Apa yang saya perlukan sekarang ialah secawan kopi.
EN: The phrasal verb 'carry (someone) through' means to help someone survive or manage a difficult situation or period of time.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa "carry (someone) through" bermaksud membantu seseorang mengharungi atau menyokong seseorang melalui masa yang sukar.
Her courage carried her through the illness.
Keberaniannya menyokongnya melalui sakitnya.
EN: In leadership contexts, especially in American corporate culture, emphasizing 'faith in people' reflects a human-centric leadership style. This is a common theme in commencement speeches, highlighting that success is rarely a solo achievement but a collective effort supported by trust.
EN: The phrasal verb 'bet on' means to risk something on the belief that a person or thing will be successful. In this context, it implies a strong trust or confidence in the team's ability.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa "bet on" bermaksud "meletakkan pertaruhan pada...", menunjukkan kepercayaan bahawa seseorang atau sesuatu akan berjaya. Dalam konteks ini, ia membayangkan kepercayaan atau keyakinan yang kuat terhadap kebolehan pasukan.
The company decided to bet on new technology to stay competitive.
Syarikat ini memutuskan untuk meletakkan pertaruhan pada teknologi baharu untuk kekal berdaya saing.
EN: The phrasal verb 'let someone down' means to fail to support or help someone as they had hoped or expected. It is a separable phrasal verb, meaning the object (him) often goes between the verb and the particle.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa "let someone down" bermaksud "mengecewakan seseorang" atau "memungkiri janji kepada seseorang". Ini ialah kata kerja frasa yang boleh dipecahkan, di mana objek (seperti him) biasanya diletakkan di antara kata kerja dan kata sendi.
I promise I will work hard and won't let you down.
Saya berjanji saya akan bekerja keras dan tidak akan mengecewakan anda.
EN: In Silicon Valley leadership culture, 'betting on people' is a common philosophy. It emphasizes that while technology is important, the talent and character of the team are the ultimate drivers of success. This reflects Cook's human-centric approach to leading Apple.
EN: The verb 'remind' is often used in the pattern 'remind someone that + clause' to help someone remember a fact or information.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "remind" (mengingatkan) sering digunakan dalam pola "remind someone that + klausa" untuk mengingatkan seseorang tentang sesuatu fakta atau maklumat.
She reminded me that the meeting starts at nine.
Dia mengingatkan saya bahawa mesyuarat bermula pada pukul sembilan.
EN: The phrase 'there is no replacement for' indicates that something is unique and cannot be substituted by anything else.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "there is no replacement for" menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu unik dan tidak dapat digantikan oleh perkara lain.
There is no replacement for hard work in achieving success.
Dalam perjalanan menuju kejayaan, usaha adalah sesuatu yang tidak dapat digantikan.
EN: In this context, 'the heart' symbolizes human values, empathy, and moral judgment, contrasting with the cold logic of machines. This reflects a common theme in modern tech ethics discussions led by figures like Cook.
EN: The sentence begins with an Imperative Mood, which is used to give commands, advice, or instructions. In this structure, the subject 'you' is omitted, and the sentence starts with the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini bermula dengan Mood Imperatif, yang digunakan untuk memberi arahan, nasihat, atau petunjuk. Dalam struktur ini, subjek "you" digugurkan, dan ayat terus bermula dengan kata kerja dasar.
Follow your dreams and never give up.
Kejar impian anda, dan jangan sesekali berputus asa.
EN: The phrase 'that serve humanity and protect our shared values' is a Relative Clause (Adjective Clause) modifying the noun 'tools'. The relative pronoun 'that' acts as the subject of the clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "that serve humanity and protect our shared values" ialah klausa relatif (klausa adjektif), digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama "tools". Kata ganti nama relatif "that" berfungsi sebagai subjek dalam klausa itu.
He works for a company that develops green energy.
Dia bekerja di sebuah syarikat yang membangunkan tenaga hijau.
EN: This sentence reflects a common theme in Silicon Valley commencement speeches: the ethical responsibility of technologists. It emphasizes that innovation should not just be for profit or efficiency, but should be guided by human-centric values.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kecerdasan buatan, merujuk kepada tingkah laku pintar yang dipamerkan oleh sistem komputer.
Dalam konteks: belas kasihan, simpati, merujuk kepada perasaan turut merasai penderitaan orang lain dan keinginan untuk membantu.
Dalam konteks: (selalunya buruk) akibat, kesan.
Dalam konteks: neutral, tidak memihak kepada mana-mana pihak, tidak baik atau buruk dengan sendirinya.
Dalam konteks: alat, instrumen, di sini merujuk kepada cara untuk mencapai tujuan.
Dalam konteks: mencabar, sukar.
Dalam konteks: pengganti, penggantian.
Dalam konteks: manusia, kemanusiaan.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To begin to have control of something; to replace someone in a position.
Mengambil alih, menguasai
To fail to support or help someone as they had hoped; to disappoint.
Mengecewakan seseorang, menghampakan
To help someone to survive or manage a difficult situation.
Membantu seseorang mengharungi (kesulitan), menyokong
To feel confident that something will happen or someone will succeed.
Bertaruh pada, mengharapkan
To perform duties or create things that benefit all human beings.
Berkhidmat kepada kemanusiaan, memberi manfaat kepada umat manusia