EN: The conjunction 'as' is used here to indicate that two things are happening at the same time, often showing a cause-and-effect relationship where one event triggers another.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'as' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan bahawa dua perkara berlaku pada masa yang sama, biasanya menunjukkan hubungan sebab-akibat, iaitu satu peristiwa mencetuskan peristiwa lain (seiring dengan...).
The crowd cheered as the players entered the field.
Apabila pemain memasuki padang, penonton bersorak.
EN: Adverbs of manner, like 'sharply', are used to describe how an action is performed. 'Sharply' indicates a sudden and significant change.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan cara, seperti 'sharply', digunakan untuk menerangkan bagaimana sesuatu tindakan dilakukan. 'Sharply' menunjukkan perubahan yang mendadak dan ketara (dengan ketara, secara mendadak).
The temperature rose sharply in the afternoon.
Suhu meningkat dengan ketara pada waktu petang.
EN: The relationship between the United States and Iran is a major geopolitical factor influencing global oil prices. The Strait of Hormuz, mentioned in the context, is one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints, which is why any potential 'deal' or 'conflict' between these two nations causes immediate reactions in the energy markets.
EN: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing): Used here to describe a current trend or an action happening around the present moment.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (be + V-ing): Digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan trend semasa atau tindakan yang sedang berlaku.
The stock market is rising due to positive news.
Pasaran saham sedang meningkat kerana berita positif.
EN: The preposition 'since' with a specific point in time: Used to indicate the starting point of a period that continues up to the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'since' dengan titik masa tertentu: Digunakan untuk menunjukkan tempoh yang bermula dari titik masa lalu dan berterusan hingga kini.
He has been working here since 2015.
Dia telah bekerja di sini sejak tahun 2015.
EN: The year 2020 is a significant reference point in global economics because the COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented fluctuations in oil prices, including a period where prices briefly turned negative.
EN: Non-defining relative clauses: These provide extra information about a noun using 'which' or 'who' and are separated by commas. They are not essential to the sentence's core meaning.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembentukan: Ini memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang kata nama dengan menggunakan 'which' atau 'who', dan dipisahkan dengan koma. Klausa ini tidak penting untuk makna utama ayat, hanya sebagai tambahan.
The company, which was founded in 1990, is now a market leader.
Syarikat ini (ditubuhkan pada tahun 1990) kini merupakan pemimpin pasaran.
EN: Present Perfect Tense: Formed with 'has/have + past participle', it describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has relevance now, often used with 'since'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna: Dibentuk dengan 'has/have + past participle', ia menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan hingga kini, atau yang masih berkaitan dengan masa kini, sering digunakan dengan 'since' (sejak).
The stock market has risen significantly since the beginning of the year.
Sejak awal tahun ini, pasaran saham telah meningkat dengan ketara.
EN: Brent crude is a major trading classification of sweet light crude oil that serves as a major benchmark price for purchases of oil worldwide. It is sourced from the North Sea.
EN: Non-restrictive Relative Clause: The word 'which' is used after a comma to provide extra information about the preceding clause or noun phrase. In this sentence, it describes the price movement of the oil mentioned earlier.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembatas: Perkataan 'which' digunakan selepas koma untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang klausa atau frasa nama sebelumnya. Dalam ayat ini, ia menerangkan perubahan harga minyak yang disebutkan sebelum ini.
The company's stock rose by 5%, which was a surprise to many investors.
Saham syarikat itu meningkat sebanyak 5%, yang merupakan kejutan bagi ramai pelabur.
EN: Preposition 'at' for Price/Rate: The preposition 'at' is commonly used to indicate a specific price, rate, or level at which something is bought, sold, or trading.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'at' untuk harga atau kadar: Kata sendi 'at' sering digunakan untuk menunjukkan harga, kadar, atau tahap tertentu apabila sesuatu dibeli atau dijual.
The gold was sold at 2,000 dollars per ounce.
Emas dijual pada harga USD 2,000 untuk setiap auns.
EN: Brent crude is a major trading classification of sweet light crude oil that serves as a major benchmark price for purchases of oil worldwide. The price per barrel is a key economic indicator often discussed in global news.
EN: The Present Participle as an Adjective: The word 'growing' is a present participle (verb + -ing) used as an adjective to describe the noun 'hope'. It indicates a continuous or increasing state.
Bahasa Melayu: Partisipel Kini sebagai Kata Sifat: Perkataan 'growing' adalah partisipel kini (kata kerja + -ing), yang digunakan di sini sebagai kata sifat untuk menerangkan kata nama 'hope' (harapan), menunjukkan keadaan yang berterusan atau semakin meningkat.
There is a growing demand for electric cars.
Permintaan untuk kereta elektrik semakin meningkat.
EN: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: The sentence uses several prepositional phrases ('for this drop', 'for a peace deal', 'between the United States and Iran') to provide specific details about the nouns they follow.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa sendi sebagai penerang: Ayat ini menggunakan beberapa frasa sendi (seperti 'for this drop', 'for a peace deal', dll.) untuk memberikan butiran khusus kepada kata nama yang mendahuluinya.
The key to success is hard work.
Kunci kejayaan adalah kerja keras.
EN: The relationship between the United States and Iran has been a significant factor in global oil market stability for decades. Diplomatic developments between these two nations often lead to immediate fluctuations in energy prices due to Iran's strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present (has lasted) or has a result in the present (has caused).
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + kata kerja bentuk ketiga) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan sehingga kini (has lasted), atau hasil yang memberi kesan pada masa kini (has caused).
The rain has lasted for three hours.
Hujan ini telah berterusan selama tiga jam.
EN: The phrase 'cause problems for' is a common collocation used to indicate the target or entity that is negatively affected by a specific issue.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'cause problems for' adalah kolokasi yang biasa digunakan untuk menunjukkan sasaran yang terjejas oleh masalah tertentu.
The technical glitch caused problems for the users.
Kerosakan teknikal telah menyebabkan masalah kepada pengguna.
EN: The mention of the 90-day conflict refers to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. Any instability here historically leads to immediate fluctuations in global energy prices.
EN: The structure 'by + -ing' (gerund) is used to describe the method or means by which an action is performed.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'by + gerund (-ing)' digunakan untuk menerangkan kaedah atau cara untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
She improved her English by watching movies.
Dia meningkatkan bahasa Inggerisnya dengan menonton filem.
EN: Non-restrictive relative clauses start with 'which' and provide extra information about a noun. They are always separated by a comma.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembentukan bermula dengan 'which' dan memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang kata nama. Klausa ini biasanya dipisahkan dengan koma dari klausa utama.
He lives in Paris, which is the capital of France.
Dia tinggal di Paris, yang merupakan ibu negara Perancis.
EN: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important choke points for oil. About a fifth of the world's total oil consumption passes through this narrow waterway between the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is more important than the person or thing performing it. In this sentence, 'was closed' and 'were blocked' focus on the state of the strait and the exports.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara Pasif (be + kata kerja bentuk ketiga) digunakan apabila tindakan itu lebih penting daripada orang atau benda yang melakukan tindakan tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, "was closed" (ditutup) dan "were blocked" (disekat) menekankan keadaan selat dan bekalan yang dieksport.
The road was blocked by fallen trees after the storm.
Selepas ribut, jalan raya telah disekat oleh pokok-pokok yang tumbang.
EN: The conjunction 'Because' introduces a subordinate clause of reason, explaining why the main event (the blocking of oil) occurred.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung subordinat "Because" (kerana) memperkenalkan klausa sebab, yang menerangkan sebab berlakunya peristiwa utama (minyak disekat).
Because the flight was delayed, we missed the meeting.
Kerana penerbangan ditangguhkan, kami terlepas mesyuarat itu.
EN: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important choke points for oil. Located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, it is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, making it vital for global energy security.
EN: The phrase 'According to' is a prepositional phrase used to indicate the source of information. It is followed by a noun or a noun phrase.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "According to" adalah frasa sendi yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan sumber maklumat, diikuti oleh kata nama atau frasa nama.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Menurut ramalan cuaca, esok akan hujan.
EN: The Past Simple tense (shared) is used to describe a completed action that happened at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Mudah (shared) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu.
The manager shared the new plan with the team yesterday.
Pengurus itu berkongsi rancangan baharu dengan pasukan semalam.
EN: In diplomatic contexts, a 'draft' refers to a preliminary version of a document that is not yet final. Sharing such documents with 'allies' is a standard procedure to ensure mutual support before official negotiations.
EN: The Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle) is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. Here, the 'reaching of a deal' happened before the 'reporting'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Sempurna (had + past participle) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum tindakan lain pada masa lalu. Dalam ayat ini, "perjanjian dicapai" berlaku sebelum "laporan" tersebut.
The company had already signed the contract before the news was released.
Syarikat itu telah menandatangani kontrak sebelum berita itu diumumkan.
EN: The 'that' clause functions as a noun clause (object) following the reporting verb 'reported', providing the specific content of what was reported.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa 'that' berfungsi sebagai klausa nama (objek) yang mengikuti kata kerja pelaporan 'reported', untuk memberikan kandungan laporan tersebut.
She reported that the project was finished on time.
Dia melaporkan bahawa projek itu telah disiapkan tepat pada masanya.
EN: Axios is a prominent American news website known for its 'Smart Brevity' style, focusing on concise reporting of politics and business. The mention of '60 days' is a common timeframe in diplomatic negotiations for temporary cooling-off periods.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here with 'not yet' to describe an action that was expected to happen but has not occurred up to the present moment.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + past participle) digunakan di sini dengan 'not yet' (belum) untuk menerangkan tindakan yang dijangka berlaku tetapi belum berlaku sehingga kini.
The manager has not yet signed the contract.
Pengurus belum menandatangani kontrak itu.
EN: The phrasal verb 'agree to' is used when someone gives their consent or accepts a formal proposal, plan, or set of terms.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja 'agree to' digunakan apabila seseorang memberikan persetujuan atau menerima tawaran, rancangan, atau set syarat yang formal.
They finally agreed to the new rules.
Mereka akhirnya bersetuju dengan peraturan baharu itu.
EN: In international diplomacy and business, 'terms' refers to the specific conditions or points of an agreement. The phrase 'not yet' is often used in news reporting to indicate that while a deal is close, it remains unconfirmed, maintaining a sense of ongoing negotiation.
EN: Reported speech with 'that' clause: This structure is used to report what someone said. The verb 'said' is followed by a 'that' clause which functions as the object of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Ucapan tidak langsung dengan klausa 'that': Struktur ini digunakan untuk melaporkan kata-kata seseorang. Kata kerja 'said' diikuti dengan klausa 'that' yang berfungsi sebagai objek dalam ayat.
The manager said that the meeting was canceled.
Pengurus berkata mesyuarat itu dibatalkan.
EN: Adverbs of time 'yet' and 'already': 'Yet' is used in negative statements to indicate that something expected has not happened up to the present time.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan masa 'yet' dan 'already': 'Yet' digunakan dalam ayat negatif untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu yang dijangka belum berlaku sehingga kini.
I haven't finished my homework yet.
Saya belum menyiapkan kerja rumah saya.
EN: In U.S. politics, the Vice President often acts as a key spokesperson for the administration's foreign policy. The phrase 'not there yet' is a common idiomatic expression in American English used in negotiations to indicate that while progress has been made, a final agreement hasn't been reached.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened in the past but has a direct connection or result in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + past participle) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu tetapi mempunyai hubungan atau hasil langsung dengan masa kini.
The recent news has had a major impact on our plans.
Berita terkini telah memberi kesan yang besar kepada rancangan kami.
EN: The phrase 'have an effect on' is a common collocation used to describe how one thing influences another. 'Effect' is a noun, while 'affect' is usually the verb form.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'have an effect on' adalah kolokasi yang biasa untuk menerangkan bagaimana satu perkara mempengaruhi perkara lain. Perhatikan bahawa 'effect' adalah kata nama, manakala 'affect' biasanya adalah kata kerja.
Regular exercise has a positive effect on your health.
Senaman yang tetap mempunyai kesan positif terhadap kesihatan anda.
EN: Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. In this sentence, 'an analyst at Deutsche Bank' identifies who 'Henry Allen' is.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif (Appositives) ialah kata nama atau frasa nama yang mengikuti kata nama lain untuk menerangkan atau mengenal pasti kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, "an analyst at Deutsche Bank" mengenal pasti identiti "Henry Allen".
Mr. Smith, my high school teacher, is very kind.
Encik Smith, guru sekolah menengah saya, sangat baik hati.
EN: The Past Continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used here within a reported speech structure to describe a situation that was ongoing at the time of the statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (was/were + kata kerja + -ing) digunakan di sini dalam struktur ucapan tidak langsung untuk menerangkan keadaan yang sedang berlaku pada masa percakapan itu.
She said that the children were playing in the garden.
Dia berkata bahawa kanak-kanak itu sedang bermain di taman pada masa itu.
EN: Deutsche Bank is a major German multinational investment bank. In financial news, analysts from such institutions are frequently quoted to provide expert perspective on market trends.
EN: The sentence uses a 'that-clause' as a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'explained'. This structure is used to report what someone said or thought.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan 'that' sebagai klausa nama yang bertindak sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'explained' (menerangkan). Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk melaporkan kata-kata atau fikiran seseorang.
She mentioned that the meeting was canceled.
Dia menyebut bahawa mesyuarat itu telah dibatalkan.
EN: The present continuous tense ('are feeling') is used here to describe a current state or a developing trend in the investors' sentiment.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan ('are feeling') digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan keadaan semasa atau trend yang sedang berkembang dalam sentimen pelabur.
Consumers are feeling more optimistic about the holiday season.
Pengguna berasa lebih optimis tentang musim perayaan.
EN: The phrase 'As a result' is a transitional adverbial phrase used to introduce a consequence or effect of something previously mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: 'As a result' adalah frasa adverba peralihan yang digunakan untuk memperkenalkan kesan atau akibat daripada perkara yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya.
He studied hard; as a result, he passed the exam.
Dia belajar bersungguh-sungguh; oleh itu, dia lulus peperiksaan.
EN: The 'There has been' structure is the present perfect form of 'There is/are', used to indicate that something has existed or occurred from a point in the past up to the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'There has been' adalah bentuk kala kini sempurna bagi 'There is/are', digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu telah wujud atau berlaku dari satu titik masa lalu hingga kini.
There has been a lot of rain this week.
Terdapat banyak hujan sepanjang minggu ini.
EN: In financial contexts, a 'rally' refers to a period of sustained increases in the prices of stocks, bonds, or related indexes. This term is often used to describe a recovery after a period of decline or stagnation.
EN: Present Perfect Passive Voice: Formed by 'has/have + been + past participle'. It is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present, or has just been completed, where the subject receives the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara Pasif Kala Kini Sempurna: Dibentuk oleh 'has/have + been + past participle'. Ia digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah berlaku sejak masa lalu hingga kini, atau yang baru selesai, dengan subjek sebagai penerima tindakan.
The new policy has been used to improve efficiency.
Dasar baharu ini telah digunakan untuk meningkatkan kecekapan.
EN: Linking Verb 'Seem': Used to describe an impression or appearance. It is often followed by an adjective (like 'smaller') to describe the state of the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja penghubung 'seem': Digunakan untuk menerangkan kesan atau penampilan. Ia sering diikuti oleh kata sifat (seperti 'smaller') untuk menerangkan keadaan subjek.
The problem seems simple but is actually complex.
Masalah ini kelihatan mudah, tetapi sebenarnya ia kompleks.
EN: 'Stagflation' is a portmanteau of 'stagnation' and 'inflation'. It describes a rare and difficult economic situation where economic growth is stagnant (slow) while inflation (rising prices) is high, which traditionally shouldn't happen at the same time.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: secara mendadak, dengan ketara
Dalam konteks: standard, penanda aras
Dalam konteks: konflik, pertikaian
Dalam konteks: sementara, awal
Dalam konteks: gencatan senjata, perjanjian berhenti perang
Dalam konteks: optimisme, keyakinan
Dalam konteks: pemulihan, kenaikan semula (harga atau pasaran)
Dalam konteks: stagflasi (kemerosotan ekonomi dan inflasi yang berlaku serentak)
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A major trading classification of sweet light crude oil that serves as a major benchmark price for purchases of oil worldwide.
Minyak mentah Brent
A regular practical route taken by ships on the ocean or large lakes.
laluan perkapalan, laluan pelayaran
A stock exchange where shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
pasaran saham, bursa saham
A feeling of hope or confidence that is gradually increasing.
keyakinan yang semakin meningkat