Would you eat a possum? ‘Ecologically, it’s all very much above board’Adakah anda akan makan possum? "Dari segi ekologi, semuanya sangat wajar dan sah"
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EN: When using adjectives with words ending in '-thing' (like 'something', 'anything', 'nothing'), the adjective must go AFTER the word, not before it.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kata sifat menerangkan perkataan yang berakhir dengan '-thing' (seperti something, anything, nothing), kata sifat itu mesti diletakkan selepas perkataan tersebut, bukan sebelum.
I want to try something delicious at the market.
Saya ingin mencuba sesuatu yang lazat di pasar.
EN: Tasmania is an island state of Australia known for its pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. The Dark Mofo festival, held in Hobart, celebrates the winter solstice with art, food, and light, often featuring unusual or controversial culinary experiences to challenge visitors.
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here to express past ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'eat').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja modal 'could' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan keupayaan atau kemungkinan pada masa lalu. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar (dalam ayat ini: 'eat').
We could see the stars clearly last night.
Kami dapat melihat bintang dengan jelas malam tadi.
EN: The Dark Mofo Winter Feast is a famous annual food and art festival held in Hobart, Tasmania. It is known for its gothic, dark aesthetic, red lighting, and for showcasing unusual, wild, and exotic local Tasmanian foods, such as wallaby and possum, which are legally harvested and managed under strict ecological guidelines.
EN: The structure 'stood in a queue to [verb]' is used to describe the action of waiting in a line in order to do something. 'To' here introduces the purpose of standing in the queue.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'stood in a queue to [kata kerja]' digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan menunggu dalam barisan untuk melakukan sesuatu. 'to' di sini menunjukkan tujuan beratur (infinitif untuk tujuan).
We stood in a queue to buy movie tickets.
Kami beratur untuk membeli tiket filem.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an overabundant species. While eating possum might seem unusual to tourists, using locally sourced, sustainable wild game is a growing culinary trend in the region, as seen at festivals like Dark Mofo.
EN: We use 'with + noun' to describe what something has inside or what features it has. It is a simple way to add details to a noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita gunakan 'with + kata nama' untuk menerangkan apa yang ada di dalam atau ciri-ciri sesuatu. Ini adalah cara mudah untuk menambah butiran pada kata nama.
He bought a cup of tea with milk.
Dia membeli teh dengan susu.
EN: The word 'Bao' (or baozi) refers to a wide variety of filled buns in Asian cuisine. In Western countries, it has become highly popular in food markets, often referring specifically to Taiwanese 'Gua Bao' (steamed wedge buns filled with meat).
EN: We use the passive voice (was/were + past participle) when we want to focus on the action happening to the subject, rather than who did the action. Here, 'was' is shared by both 'slow-cooked' and 'put'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita gunakan bentuk pasif (was/were + past participle) apabila kita ingin menumpukan perhatian kepada 'tindakan yang diterima oleh subjek', bukan 'siapa yang melakukan tindakan itu'. Di sini, 'was' menerangkan kedua-dua tindakan 'slow-cooked' dan 'put'.
The bread was baked and sold in the morning.
Roti itu dibakar dan dijual pada waktu pagi.
EN: The word 'bao' refers to the Chinese steamed bun (刈包 / 割包), which has become highly popular in Western food festivals as a trendy street food vessel for various fusion fillings, such as slow-cooked Tasmanian possum.
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past. Regular verbs form the past tense by adding '-ed' to the base form (e.g., 'create' becomes 'created').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja masa lalu mudah (Simple Past Tense) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa tertentu. Bentuk lalu kata kerja biasa ialah dengan menambah '-ed' pada akhir kata kerja (contohnya: 'create' menjadi 'created').
She cooked a delicious dinner yesterday.
Dia memasak makan malam yang lazat semalam.
EN: Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, Australia. While possums are protected in many parts of Australia, in Tasmania, certain species like the brushtail possum are very common and can be sustainably harvested for meat under strict regulations, which is why local chefs like Jeremy Waterhouse can feature them on their menus.
EN: The phrase 'ago' is used to talk about a specific time in the past, counting back from the present. It is always placed after the time period (e.g., 'three years ago', not 'ago three years').
Bahasa Melayu: 'ago' digunakan untuk bercakap tentang masa tertentu pada masa lalu, dikira ke belakang dari sekarang. Ia mesti diletakkan selepas tempoh masa (contohnya: 'three years ago', bukan 'ago three years').
We moved to this city five years ago.
Kami berpindah ke bandar ini lima tahun yang lalu.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated and causes significant environmental damage. While eating possum might seem unusual or controversial to some, using it for food is promoted by some local chefs as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: The verb 'think' (past tense: 'thought') can be followed directly by a clause (a mini-sentence with a subject and verb) to show what someone believes. The word 'that' is often left out in casual English.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'think' (bentuk lampau: 'thought') boleh diikuti terus oleh klausa (ayat kecil yang mengandungi subjek dan kata kerja) untuk menunjukkan pendapat atau kepercayaan seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggeris harian, kata hubung 'that' selalunya digugurkan.
I thought you were at home.
Saya fikir awak ada di rumah.
EN: The pattern 'feel + adjective + about + doing something' is used to describe someone's emotions or reactions toward a specific activity. 'About' is a preposition, so the verb that follows must end in '-ing' (gerund).
Bahasa Melayu: Corpus 'feel + kata sifat + about + kata kerja-ing' digunakan untuk menerangkan perasaan atau reaksi seseorang terhadap sesuatu aktiviti. Oleh kerana 'about' ialah kata sendi, kata kerja selepasnya mesti ditambah -ing untuk menjadi gerund.
She felt excited about traveling to Japan.
Dia berasa sangat teruja tentang perjalanan ke Jepun.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated, causing ecological damage. While eating possum is very unusual for most Australians and tourists, some chefs promote it as an environmentally friendly, sustainable meat source. However, because possums are commonly seen as cute backyard animals, many people have a strong psychological barrier to eating them.
EN: The pattern 'It takes/took someone time to do something' is used to express how much time is needed for someone to complete an action. 'It' is a placeholder subject, and the real action is introduced by 'to' followed by a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak ayat 'It takes/took someone time to do something' digunakan untuk menunjukkan berapa lama masa yang diperlukan oleh seseorang untuk menyelesaikan sesuatu tindakan. 'It' di sini ialah subjek palsu; tindakan sebenar diperkenalkan oleh kata kerja selepas 'to'.
It took me three hours to finish my homework.
Saya mengambil masa tiga jam untuk menyiapkan kerja rumah.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an overpopulated species that causes significant damage to the local ecosystem and forests. While eating possum might seem unusual or even taboo to outsiders, promoting it as a sustainable, organic meat source is seen by some locals as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: Using a gerund (verb + -ing) as the subject of a sentence. When a verb ends in '-ing', it can act like a noun and be the subject of a sentence. It is always treated as singular, so we use 'is'.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan gerund (kata kerja + -ing) sebagai subjek ayat. Apabila kata kerja ditambah '-ing', ia boleh berfungsi seperti kata nama sebagai subjek ayat. Gerund subjek dianggap tunggal, jadi ia diikuti oleh kata kerja tunggal 'is'.
Eating vegetables is good for your health.
Makan sayur-sayuran baik untuk kesihatan anda.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum population is very large and can cause ecological imbalance. While eating possum might seem unusual or controversial to outsiders, some locals and chefs promote it as a sustainable, organic meat source that helps manage the pest population, making it 'good for the environment.'
EN: Using 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a state or characteristic. 'Common' is an adjective meaning happening often or found in many places.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Subjek + is + kata sifat' untuk menerangkan keadaan atau ciri. 'Common' ialah kata sifat yang bermaksud kerap berlaku atau boleh ditemui di banyak tempat (biasa).
Rain is very common in this city.
Hujan di bandar ini adalah perkara yang sangat biasa.
EN: The brushtail possum is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia. While protected in mainland Australia, they are very common in Tasmania and are sometimes harvested for meat and fur to help manage their population ecologically.
EN: The idiom 'above board' (often 'open and above board') means honest, legal, and completely transparent, without any secret or illegal activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Idiom 'above board' (sering kali 'open and above board') bermaksud jujur, sah, dan telus sepenuhnya, tanpa sebarang rahsia atau perbuatan yang menyalahi undang-undang.
Don't worry, the entire business deal is completely above board.
Jangan risau, urusan perniagaan ini sepenuhnya sah dan telus.
EN: The idiom 'above board' historically comes from card games, where players keeping their hands 'above the board' (table) showed they were not cheating. In Tasmania, hunting and eating brushtail possums is strictly regulated by government guidelines to ensure sustainability, which is why the chef emphasizes that it is 'above board' (legal and ecologically sound).
EN: When a singular subject (like 'the chef') does two actions, we use 'and' to connect the two verbs. Both verbs must end with '-s' or '-es' in the simple present tense (uses, cooks).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek tunggal (seperti 'the chef') melakukan dua tindakan, kita gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan kedua-dua kata kerja itu. Dalam bentuk sekarang mudah, kedua-dua kata kerja mesti ditambah '-s' atau '-es' (contohnya uses, cooks).
She plays the piano and sings beautifully.
Dia bermain piano dan menyanyi dengan merdu.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated and causes environmental damage. While eating possum might seem unusual to outsiders, using it for food is promoted by some local chefs as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: We use 'a few' with plural countable nouns (like 'times', 'days', 'people') to mean 'a small number of' (usually 3 to 5). It has a positive meaning, showing that there are some, unlike 'few' which means 'almost none'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita gunakan 'a few' dengan kata nama boleh bilang jamak (seperti times, days, people) untuk bermaksud 'beberapa' atau 'sebilangan' (biasanya 3 hingga 5). Ia membawa maksud positif, iaitu 'ada beberapa', manakala 'few' sahaja bermaksud 'hampir tiada'.
I go to the library a few times each month.
Saya pergi ke perpustakaan beberapa kali setiap bulan.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an abundant species. While eating possum is very unusual for most Australians and tourists, some local chefs promote it as an environmentally friendly, sustainable meat source ('game meat') to help manage the wild population.
EN: We use the Present Simple tense (e.g., 'happens') to talk about regular events, routines, or facts that are true all the time.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita gunakan bentuk sekarang mudah (contohnya 'happens') untuk menerangkan peristiwa yang berlaku secara tetap, tabiat harian, atau fakta yang tidak berubah.
The school year starts every September.
Tahun akademik bermula pada bulan September setiap tahun.
EN: Dark Mofo is a famous winter arts and food festival held in Hobart, Tasmania. Because Tasmania is in the Southern Hemisphere, winter occurs from June to August, making this a unique mid-year winter celebration.
EN: The phrase 'be famous for' is used to describe what a person, place, or thing is well-known for. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'be famous for' digunakan untuk menyatakan apa yang menjadikan seseorang, tempat, atau benda itu terkenal. Ia diikuti oleh kata nama atau gerund (kata kerja + -ing).
The city is famous for its beautiful beaches.
Bandar ini terkenal dengan pantainya yang indah.
EN: The Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania is famous for its dark, gothic, and winter-themed art installations, light shows, and unusual culinary experiences. It celebrates the winter solstice and embraces things that are alternative and avant-garde.
EN: Using 'with' to describe what is on or accompanying an object. In the phrase 'long tables with candles', 'with' means 'having' or 'decorated with' candles.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'with' untuk menerangkan apa yang ada pada atau mengiringi sesuatu objek. Dalam frasa 'long tables with candles', 'with' menunjukkan bahawa meja panjang itu 'mempunyai' atau 'diletakkan dengan' lilin.
He likes to drink tea with honey.
Dia suka teh dengan madu.
EN: The Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania is known for its gothic and moody aesthetic, which is why the market is decorated with red lights and candles to create a dark, warm, and mysterious winter atmosphere.
EN: We use 'like' to give examples. It has the same meaning as 'such as' and is followed by nouns or noun phrases.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita gunakan 'like' untuk memberi contoh. Ia bermaksud sama dengan 'such as' dan diikuti oleh kata kerja atau frasa kata kerja.
I like sweet fruits like mangoes and strawberries.
Saya suka buah-buahan manis, seperti mangga dan strawberi.
EN: In Australia, wallaby is a common native animal similar to a small kangaroo. While eating wallaby or kangaroo meat might seem unusual to international visitors, it is a sustainable and lean source of protein that can be found in Australian supermarkets and specialty food festivals.
EN: The pattern 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to talk about a single person, place, or thing that belongs to a group of the highest degree. Remember that the noun following this pattern must always be plural (e.g., 'dishes', not 'dish').
Bahasa Melayu: Corpus 'one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata nama jamak' digunakan untuk menunjukkan 'satu' dalam kumpulan yang mencapai tahap tertinggi. Perhatikan bahawa kata nama selepas corpus ini mesti dalam bentuk jamak (contohnya: gunakan 'dishes' bukan 'dish').
She is one of the smartest students in our class.
Dia ialah salah seorang pelajar yang paling pintar dalam kelas kami.
EN: The 'bao' mentioned here refers to the traditional Asian steamed bun (often known as gua bao), which has gained immense popularity in Western food festivals as a trendy street food vessel for various fusion fillings, including local Australian wild game like possum.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: tidak biasa, unik
Dalam konteks: barisan, deretan
Dalam konteks: meyakinkan, memujuk
Dalam konteks: alam semula jadi
Dalam konteks: biasa, lazim
Dalam konteks: dari sudut ekologi
Dalam konteks: eksotik, pelik
Dalam konteks: popular
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
cooked slowly over a low heat for a long time
dimasak perlahan-lahan, direbus dengan api perlahan dalam masa yang lama
legal, honest, and open; without deceit
sah dan adil, jujur dan terbuka
to wait in a line of people
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