EN: The phrase 'first ever' is used to emphasize that something has never happened before in history up to that point.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "first ever" digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa sesuatu berlaku buat kali pertama dalam sejarah, dengan nada penekanan yang kuat.
This is my first ever trip to Europe.
Ini adalah kali pertama saya melancong ke Eropah.
EN: T20 (Twenty20) is a shortened, fast-paced format of cricket that has greatly increased the global popularity of the sport, especially in women's athletics. For Scotland, a nation where cricket is a minority sport compared to football or rugby, winning a match at the World Cup is a monumental achievement.
EN: Use the preposition 'by' followed by a number or score to show the margin of victory in sports (how much a team won by).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "by" diikuti oleh nombor atau skor untuk menunjukkan jurang kemenangan dalam perlawanan sukan (menang dengan berapa mata).
Our team won the game by 10 points.
Pasukan kami memenangi perlawanan dengan kelebihan 10 mata.
EN: In cricket, points are called 'runs'. Winning 'by 40 runs' means the winning team scored 40 more runs than the losing team before the losing team's turn ended.
EN: The word 'maiden' is used as an adjective before a noun to describe the very first time something happens, such as a first win, first voyage, or first speech.
Bahasa Melayu: "Maiden" digunakan di sini sebagai kata adjektif sebelum kata nama untuk menerangkan "pertama kali" atau "perdana" sesuatu, seperti kemenangan pertama, pelayaran pertama, atau ucapan pertama.
The ship made its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
Kapal itu melakukan pelayaran perdananya merentasi Lautan Atlantik.
EN: In sports commentary, 'maiden' is a common term used to describe a competitor's or team's very first victory or achievement. In cricket, a 'maiden over' also refers to an over in which no runs are scored, though here 'maiden win' simply means their historic first-ever win in the tournament.
EN: Using 'from' to show the source or total number of opportunities used to achieve a score.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "from" untuk menunjukkan sumber atau jumlah peluang yang digunakan untuk mencapai sesuatu skor.
He scored 20 points from 15 shots.
Dia menjaringkan 20 mata daripada 15 percubaan.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring, and 'balls' refer to the individual deliveries bowled by the opponent. Scoring 60 runs from 39 balls is considered a very fast and efficient performance, especially in the T20 format where teams only face 120 balls in total.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Regular verbs add '-ed' (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played'), while irregular verbs change their form (e.g., 'lead' becomes 'led').
Bahasa Melayu: Masa lampau mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Kata kerja biasa ditambah "-ed" (contohnya "play" menjadi "played"), manakala kata kerja tidak tetap mengubah ejaannya (contohnya "lead" menjadi "led").
She played the piano and sang a song.
Dia bermain piano dan menyanyikan sebuah lagu.
EN: We use 'have a great day' (or 'had a great day' in the past tense) to say that someone experienced a very good, successful, or happy day.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "have a great day" (atau "had a great day" dalam bentuk lampau) untuk menyatakan bahawa seseorang telah melalui hari yang sangat baik, berjaya, atau gembira.
I had a great day at my new school.
Saya telah melalui hari yang sangat baik di sekolah baharu.
EN: We use 'used to + verb' to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true now.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "used to + kata kerja dasar" untuk menerangkan tabiat atau keadaan pada masa lalu yang tidak lagi berlaku sekarang.
He used to live in London.
Dia dahulu tinggal di London.
EN: In sports like cricket, players sometimes change their allegiance and play for a different national team if they meet certain eligibility criteria, such as holding citizenship or residency. Kirstie Gordon's move from England to Scotland is a notable example of this in women's cricket.
EN: We use the past simple tense (moved) to talk about actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan masa lampau mudah (moved) untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu.
They moved to a new house last month.
Mereka berpindah ke rumah baharu bulan lepas.
EN: In sports, players sometimes change their national representation if they meet certain residency or citizenship requirements. Kirstie Gordon's move from England to Scotland represents a significant transition in her cricket career, allowing her to represent a different nation in international tournaments.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Irregular verbs change their form (e.g., 'take' becomes 'took', 'give' becomes 'gave').
Bahasa Melayu: Masa lampau mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Kata kerja tidak tetap mengubah bentuk ejaannya (contohnya: "take" menjadi "took", "give" menjadi "gave").
She took the bus and gave her seat to an old man.
Dia menaiki bas dan memberikan tempat duduknya kepada seorang warga emas.
EN: In cricket, 'taking a wicket' means a bowler dismisses a batter, which is a major success for the bowling team. 'Giving away runs' refers to the opponent scoring points while a player is bowling. Limiting the opponent to only 16 runs while taking three wickets is considered an outstanding individual performance.
EN: The phrase 'in a row' is used to describe things happening one after another without any interruption.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "in a row" digunakan untuk menerangkan perkara yang berlaku berturut-turut tanpa henti, bermaksud "secara berturut-turut".
He won three games in a row.
Dia menang tiga perlawanan berturut-turut.
EN: In cricket, taking 'three wickets in a row' (getting three batters out in three consecutive deliveries) is called a 'hat-trick'. It is an extremely rare and celebrated achievement in the sport, which explains why the player was so emotional.
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb (a clause) to show that one action happened before another in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "before" diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja (klausa) untuk menunjukkan bahawa satu tindakan berlaku sebelum tindakan lain pada masa lalu.
He washed his hands before he ate dinner.
Dia mencuci tangan sebelum makan malam.
EN: We use the preposition 'with' followed by an emotion noun (like 'happiness', 'sadness', or 'anger') to show the reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan kata sendi "with" diikuti oleh kata nama emosi (seperti "happiness" kebahagiaan, "sadness" kesedihan, atau "anger" kemarahan) untuk menunjukkan sebab seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
She smiled with joy when she saw her family.
Apabila dia melihat keluarganya, dia tersenyum dengan gembira.
EN: In international sports, hearing one's national anthem (referred to here as 'national song') played before a match is a deeply emotional moment for athletes, especially when representing Scotland on a global stage like the World Cup.
EN: The word 'also' is used to add extra information. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'took') but after the verb 'to be' (like 'is/are').
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "also" (juga) digunakan untuk menambah maklumat tambahan. Ia biasanya diletakkan sebelum kata kerja biasa (seperti "took"), tetapi selepas kata kerja "be" (seperti "is/are").
He also plays cricket on weekends.
Dia juga bermain kriket pada hujung minggu.
EN: In cricket, 'taking a wicket' is a major achievement for a bowler (the player who throws the ball), similar to a pitcher getting a strikeout in baseball. Taking three wickets in a single match is considered a very strong performance.
EN: The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas or clauses. It shows that the second part of the sentence is surprising or different from what might be expected after the first part.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung "but" (tetapi) digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua idea atau klausa yang bertentangan. Ia menunjukkan bahawa bahagian kedua ayat berbeza atau mengejutkan berbanding dengan apa yang dijangkakan daripada bahagian pertama.
He studied hard but he did not pass the test.
Dia belajar bersungguh-sungguh, tetapi dia tidak lulus peperiksaan.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring. A score of 121 runs in a T20 match (which is a shorter, fast-paced version of cricket) is a decent effort, but often not high enough to win if the opposing team plays well. The phrase 'it was not enough' highlights the competitive nature of the sport where the second team to bat failed to surpass the first team's score.
EN: Using the preposition 'with' to show a score or achievement in sports.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "with" untuk menunjukkan skor atau pencapaian dalam sukan.
He won the game with 10 points.
Dia memenangi perlawanan ini dengan 10 mata.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring. A player scores runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets. Scoring 33 runs is a solid individual contribution in a T20 match.
EN: The verb 'say' (past tense 'said') is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' to report what someone said. In English, the word 'that' is very commonly left out, especially in speaking and simple writing.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "say" (bentuk lampau "said") sering diikuti oleh klausa kata nama yang bermula dengan "that" untuk melaporkan kata-kata seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, "that" sangat mudah digugurkan, terutamanya dalam pertuturan dan penulisan ringkas.
He said he was tired.
Dia berkata bahawa dia penat.
EN: Using a gerund (verb + -ing) as the subject of a sentence. Here, 'singing' acts as a noun and is the main action being described as 'really special'.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan gerund (kata kerja + -ing) sebagai subjek ayat. Di sini, "singing" (menyanyi) digunakan sebagai kata nama, dan ia adalah tindakan yang diterangkan sebagai "sungguh istimewa".
Playing soccer with friends is fun.
Bermain bola sepak dengan kawan-kawan sangat menyeronokkan.
EN: In international sports, singing the national anthem (referred to here as 'national song') alongside passionate fans is a highly emotional and unifying moment for athletes, especially when representing a nation like Scotland on a global stage.
EN: The pattern 'something is important for someone' is used to show who or what is affected by the importance of an event or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Pola "something is important for someone" (sesuatu itu penting bagi seseorang) digunakan untuk menunjukkan siapa atau apa yang penting bagi sesuatu peristiwa atau perkara.
Regular exercise is important for health.
Senaman yang kerap adalah penting untuk kesihatan.
EN: In many countries, women's cricket and other sports receive less funding and media attention than men's sports. Events like the Women's T20 World Cup are crucial for raising the profile of female athletes, especially in nations like Scotland where many players are semi-professional and balance sports with regular jobs.
EN: Use 'subject + are not + noun' to say that multiple people or things do not belong to a certain group or profession.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "subjek + are not + kata nama" untuk menyatakan bahawa ramai orang atau benda tidak tergolong dalam kumpulan atau profesion tertentu.
They are not professional soccer players.
Mereka bukan pemain bola sepak profesional.
EN: In many countries, women's cricket is still transitioning from amateur to professional. Many top-level female players must balance full-time jobs or studies with their international sports careers, often training in their free time without receiving a regular salary.
EN: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two actions done by the same subject ('They'). This avoids repeating the subject: 'They train... and [they] take...'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung "and" digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sama (They). Ini mengelakkan pengulangan subjek: tidak perlu berkata "They train... and they take...", gunakan "and" sahaja untuk menghubungkan.
We eat dinner and watch TV.
Kami makan malam dan menonton televisyen.
EN: In many countries, minor sports or women's sports do not receive enough funding. As a result, many top-level athletes are 'amateurs' or semi-professionals who must work regular day jobs and self-fund their training and travel to international tournaments like the World Cup.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to') to show who or what is being assisted in doing an action. The pattern is: help + object + verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "help" (membantu) boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian kata kerja dasar (tanpa "to"), digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang atau sesuatu dibantu untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan. Pola ayat: help + objek + kata kerja dasar.
This book will help you learn English faster.
Buku ini akan membantu anda belajar bahasa Inggeris dengan lebih cepat.
EN: The word 'maiden' in sports (especially cricket) refers to a first-time achievement, such as a team's first-ever win or a bowler's over where no runs are scored. In this context, it highlights the historic nature of Scotland's victory.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: bersejarah, mempunyai kepentingan sejarah yang besar
Dalam konteks: pertama, perdana
Dalam konteks: kemenangan, kejayaan
Dalam konteks: terharu, penuh emosi
Dalam konteks: kebangsaan, negara
Dalam konteks: kegembiraan, sukacita
Dalam konteks: profesional, pakar
Dalam konteks: berlatih, melatih
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To take a break or holiday from work or study.
Mengambil cuti, bercuti
Without receiving any salary or wages.
Tanpa gaji, tidak dibayar
In cricket, to dismiss a batsman.
Mengambil wiket (menyingkirkan pemukul)
One after another without a break; consecutively.
Berturut-turut, berturut-turut tanpa henti