EN: Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. In this sentence, 'the chief executive of Arm' identifies who 'Rene Haas' is.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif ialah kata nama atau frasa kata nama yang mengikuti kata nama lain untuk menjelaskan atau mengenal pasti kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, 'ketua pegawai eksekutif Arm' menerangkan identiti 'Rene Haas'.
Mr. Chen, my English teacher, is very kind.
Encik Tan, guru Bahasa Inggeris saya, sangat baik hati.
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here to express a possibility in the future, suggesting that the event is not certain but is potential.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja modal 'boleh' digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan kemungkinan pada masa hadapan, menunjukkan bahawa peristiwa itu tidak pasti berlaku, tetapi berpotensi.
It could rain later this afternoon.
Mungkin akan hujan lewat petang ini.
EN: Executive compensation in British companies is often scrutinized and tends to be lower than in the United States. A billion-dollar package for a UK-based company like Arm is exceptionally rare and has sparked significant public and shareholder debate.
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 to the present situation.
The company has launched a new product this month.
Syarikat itu melancarkan produk baharu pada bulan ini.
EN: A Relative Clause starting with 'that' is used to provide more information about the noun 'plan'. It functions as an adjective to describe what kind of plan it is.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif yang dimulakan dengan 'that' digunakan untuk memberikan maklumat lanjut tentang kata nama 'plan (rancangan)'. Ia berfungsi seperti kata sifat, untuk menerangkan jenis rancangan itu.
I read a book that was written by a famous scientist.
Saya membaca sebuah buku yang ditulis oleh seorang saintis terkenal.
EN: In the corporate world, 'growth metrics' refer to specific measurable values used to track the progress of a company, such as revenue increase or market share. Linking executive pay to these metrics is a common practice to align the interests of leaders with those of shareholders.
EN: First Conditional: Used to talk about things which might happen in the future. It uses 'if' + present simple, followed by 'will' + base verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat bersyarat jenis pertama (First Conditional): digunakan untuk menerangkan situasi sebenar yang mungkin berlaku pada masa hadapan. Strukturnya ialah 'if + present simple' untuk syarat, dan 'will + kata kerja dasar' untuk hasil.
If the team wins the championship, they will receive a bonus.
Jika pasukan itu memenangi kejuaraan, mereka akan mendapat bonus.
EN: Help someone (to) do something: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (with 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Help someone (to) do something: Kata kerja 'help' boleh diikuti oleh objek, kemudian kata kerja dasar atau infinitif (to + kata kerja), untuk menunjukkan 'membantu seseorang melakukan sesuatu'.
She helped me finish the report on time.
Dia membantu saya menyiapkan laporan itu tepat pada masanya.
EN: The mention of 'one trillion dollars' reflects the elite status of 'Trillion-dollar companies' (like Apple or Microsoft) in the tech industry. For a British-founded company like Arm, reaching this valuation would be a historic milestone, as most such companies are currently US-based.
EN: The passive voice 'is listed' and 'are located' is used to describe the state or status of a subject. 'Be listed' means to be officially recorded on an exchange, while 'be located' indicates the physical position of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat pasif 'is listed' (tersenarai) dan 'are located' (terletak) digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan atau status subjek. 'Be listed' bermaksud disenaraikan secara rasmi di bursa saham, manakala 'be located' merujuk kepada lokasi geografi sesuatu.
The new museum is located in the city center.
Muzium baharu ini terletak di pusat bandar.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show a contrast. In this sentence, it contrasts the location of the stock listing (New York) with the location of the headquarters (England).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung koordinat 'but' digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa bebas yang mempunyai hubungan kontras. Dalam ayat ini, ia membandingkan lokasi penyenaraian saham (New York) dengan lokasi ibu pejabat (England).
He lives in London, but his parents live in Paris.
Dia tinggal di London, tetapi ibu bapanya tinggal di Paris.
EN: Arm is a major British technology company. Although it is listed on the New York Nasdaq (an American exchange) to attract global investors, it maintains its roots and headquarters in Cambridge, England, which is a significant hub for technology and research in the UK.
EN: Non-defining Relative Clause: The phrase ', which is called a value creation plan,' provides extra information about the 'proposed plan'. It is separated by commas and uses 'which' because it is adding non-essential detail.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembatas: Frasa ', yang dipanggil pelan penciptaan nilai,' memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang 'rancangan yang dicadangkan'. Ia dipisahkan dengan koma dan menggunakan 'yang' untuk memperkenalkan, kerana ia menambah butiran tambahan yang tidak penting.
The new office, which is located in London, will open next month.
Pejabat baharu di London ini akan dibuka pada bulan hadapan.
EN: Modal Verb 'Would' for Hypothetical Situations: 'Would' is used here to describe a future action that depends on certain conditions being met (the approval of the plan and reaching targets).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja modal 'Would' untuk situasi hipotetis: 'Would' digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan masa hadapan yang bergantung pada sama ada syarat tertentu (seperti rancangan diluluskan dan sasaran dicapai) dipenuhi.
If the project succeeds, the team would receive a bonus.
Jika projek itu berjaya, pasukan akan mendapat bonus.
EN: Executive compensation in the UK is often subject to intense public and shareholder scrutiny compared to the US. A billion-dollar payout is extremely rare for a British-based company like Arm, reflecting the global nature of the tech industry's competition for talent.
EN: The phrasal verb 'depend on' is used to show that something is determined or influenced by something else. When followed by an action, we use the '-ing' form (gerund). In this sentence, 'the company' acts as the logical subject of the gerund 'reaching'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja 'bergantung pada' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu ditentukan atau dipengaruhi oleh perkara lain. Apabila diikuti oleh tindakan, ia perlu menggunakan bentuk gerund (kata kerja + -ing). Dalam ayat ini, 'syarikat' menjadi subjek logik untuk gerund 'mencapai'.
Our success depends on everyone working together.
Kejayaan kami bergantung pada semua orang bekerja keras bersama-sama.
EN: The preposition 'by' is used here to indicate a deadline or a point in time 'no later than'. It suggests that the targets must be met at or before the certain dates mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'by' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan tarikh akhir atau titik masa 'tidak lewat daripada'. Ia menunjukkan bahawa matlamat mesti dicapai pada atau sebelum tarikh yang disebut.
Please submit the report by Friday.
Sila hantar laporan sebelum hari Jumaat.
EN: In corporate governance, especially in the US and UK, 'performance-based compensation' is common. However, the scale of this bonus (linked to a trillion-dollar valuation) is exceptionally high for a British-based company like Arm, reflecting the high-stakes nature of the global semiconductor industry.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. In business contexts, it often refers to requirements that need to be met to achieve a specific goal.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja modal 'mesti' digunakan untuk menyatakan kewajipan atau keperluan yang kuat. Dalam konteks perniagaan, ia biasanya merujuk kepada syarat atau keperluan yang mesti dipenuhi untuk mencapai matlamat tertentu.
The project must be completed by the end of the week.
Projek itu mesti disiapkan sebelum hujung minggu.
EN: The preposition 'by' is used to indicate a deadline or a point in time no later than which something must happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'by' digunakan untuk menyatakan tarikh akhir atau titik masa 'tidak lewat daripada'.
Please submit your report by Friday.
Sila hantar laporan anda sebelum hari Jumaat.
EN: The mention of 'trillion dollars' reflects the massive scale of global tech giants. Achieving a trillion-dollar market valuation is a rare milestone, currently held only by a few companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. For a British-founded company like Arm, reaching this would be a historic achievement.
EN: The First Conditional (If + Present Simple, ... will/would) is used here to express a hypothetical situation in the future. Although 'would' is used instead of 'will', it adds a layer of formality or slight uncertainty to the possibility.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat pertama (If + Present Simple, ... will/would) digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan situasi hipotetis pada masa hadapan. Walaupun 'would' digunakan dan bukan 'will', ini menambah lapisan formaliti atau sedikit ketidakpastian tentang kemungkinan.
If the team wins the next game, they will qualify for the finals.
Jika pasukan itu memenangkan perlawanan seterusnya, mereka akan layak ke peringkat akhir.
EN: The structure 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to compare one item with a group, indicating it belongs to the highest degree of a certain quality.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata nama jamak' digunakan untuk membandingkan satu item dengan kumpulan, menunjukkan bahawa ia adalah antara yang paling tinggi dalam kualiti tertentu.
This is one of the most expensive cars in the world.
Ini adalah salah satu kereta paling mahal di dunia.
EN: The mention of a 'British company' is significant here because executive pay in the UK is generally much lower than in the US. A billion-dollar payout is extremely rare for a UK-based firm, sparking public and shareholder debate.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('joined', 'was promoted') to describe completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past (2013 and 2022).
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau mudah (joined, was promoted) untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu yang spesifik (2013 dan 2022).
She joined the company in 2015 and became a manager in 2020.
Dia menyertai syarikat itu pada tahun 2015 dan menjadi pengurus pada tahun 2020.
EN: The Passive Voice ('was promoted') is used when the focus is on the person receiving the action rather than the person performing it. It is formed using 'be' + past participle.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat pasif (was promoted) digunakan untuk menekankan penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Strukturnya ialah 'kata kerja be + kata kerja lampau (past participle)'.
He was promoted to senior engineer last month.
Dia telah dinaikkan pangkat sebagai jurutera kanan pada bulan lepas.
EN: In corporate English, 'chief executive' (or CEO) is the highest-ranking person in a company. The phrase 'was promoted to' is the standard way to describe moving up the corporate ladder.
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 a result in the present. The adverb 'already' emphasizes that the action occurred sooner than expected.
The company has already reached its annual sales target.
Syarikat itu telah mencapai sasaran jualan tahunannya.
EN: The verb 'top' is used transitively to mean 'to exceed' or 'to be more than' a particular amount or level.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'top' digunakan sebagai kata kerja transitif, bermaksud 'melebihi' atau 'lebih daripada' sesuatu jumlah atau tahap tertentu.
Temperatures are expected to top 40 degrees Celsius today.
Suhu hari ini dijangka akan melebihi 40 darjah Celsius.
EN: Executive compensation in the UK is generally lower than in the US. A pay package exceeding 60 million dollars is considered exceptionally high for a British-based company like Arm, which is why it has attracted significant media and shareholder attention.
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 result in the present.
The manager has approved the new budget.
Pengurus telah meluluskan belanjawan baharu.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'from A to B' is used to indicate a range or a change from a starting point to an ending point.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa sendi 'dari A ke B' digunakan untuk menunjukkan julat atau perubahan dari titik permulaan ke titik akhir.
The temperature rose from 20 degrees to 30 degrees.
Suhu telah meningkat dari 20 darjah kepada 30 darjah.
EN: In the corporate world, 'share awards' are a common way to incentivize top executives. This aligns their personal financial gain with the company's stock performance, which is a key part of the 'value creation' strategy mentioned in the context.
EN: The sentence uses a Noun Clause (that-clause) as the direct object of the verb 'said'. The word 'that' introduces the specific information being reported.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan klausa kata nama (klausa 'that') sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'said'. 'That' memperkenalkan kandungan maklumat khusus yang dilaporkan.
The manager said that the project was a success.
Pengurus berkata bahawa projek itu berjaya.
EN: The Relative Clause 'that is required' is used to modify the noun phrase 'significant value creation'. It specifies which value creation is being discussed.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif 'yang diperlukan' digunakan untuk menerangkan frasa kata nama 'penciptaan nilai yang signifikan', untuk menjelaskan bahawa yang dibincangkan adalah penciptaan nilai yang 'diperlukan'.
This is the document that is required for the meeting.
Ini adalah fail yang diperlukan untuk mesyuarat.
EN: Executive compensation in British companies is often subject to intense public and shareholder scrutiny, as high payouts are less common than in the United States. The mention of 'shareholders will vote' reflects the UK's corporate governance standards where major pay policies require approval.
EN: The future tense 'will' is used here to express a scheduled event or a firm intention. It is followed by the base form of the verb 'vote'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata bantu masa hadapan 'will' digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan acara yang telah dijadualkan atau niat yang kukuh. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar 'vote'.
The board will review the proposal next week.
Lembaga pengarah akan menyemak cadangan itu pada minggu hadapan.
EN: The preposition 'on' is used with the verb 'vote' to indicate the subject or topic of the vote.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'on' digunakan dengan kata kerja 'vote' untuk menunjukkan subjek atau perkara yang diundi.
They voted on the new budget yesterday.
Mereka telah mengundi tentang belanjawan baharu itu semalam.
EN: In corporate governance, the 'Annual General Meeting' (AGM) is a mandatory yearly gathering of a company's interested shareholders. At these meetings, directors report on the company's performance and shareholders vote on key issues, such as executive compensation packages, which can be highly controversial in British corporate culture if they are perceived as excessive.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): This structure is used when the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. In this case, 'the meeting' cannot hold itself; it 'is held' by the company.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat pasif (kata kerja be + past participle): Struktur ini digunakan apabila subjek ayat adalah penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Dalam ayat ini, 'mesyuarat' tidak mengadakan dirinya sendiri, tetapi 'diadakan'.
The annual report is published every March.
Laporan tahunan diterbitkan pada bulan Mac setiap tahun.
EN: Adverbs of Frequency: Words like 'usually', 'always', or 'often' describe how frequently an action occurs. In sentences with a 'be' verb, the adverb typically follows the 'be' verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan frekuensi: Perkataan seperti 'biasanya', 'selalu', atau 'sering' menerangkan kekerapan sesuatu tindakan berlaku. Dalam ayat yang mengandungi kata kerja 'be', kata keterangan biasanya diletakkan selepas kata kerja 'be'.
He is usually late for dinner.
Dia biasanya lewat untuk makan malam.
EN: In the corporate world, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are often held at the same time each year to maintain consistency for shareholders. For many British companies, September marks the end of the summer period and the beginning of a busy financial quarter.
EN: The First Conditional is used to express a real possibility in the future. It follows the structure: 'If + present simple, will/can/could + base verb'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat pertama (First Conditional) digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan sebenar pada masa hadapan. Strukturnya ialah: 'If + present simple, will/can/could + kata kerja dasar'.
If the company hits the target, the employees will receive a bonus.
Jika syarikat mencapai matlamat, pekerja akan mendapat bonus.
EN: The phrase 'well over' is an intensifier used to emphasize that an amount or number is significantly higher than a specific value.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'well over' adalah penguat yang digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa jumlah atau angka jauh melebihi nilai tertentu.
The renovation cost well over fifty thousand dollars.
Kos pengubahsuaian itu jauh melebihi lima puluh ribu dolar.
EN: Executive compensation at this scale (over $1 billion) is common in the US tech sector (e.g., Tesla) but is highly controversial and rare for a British-based company like Arm, reflecting a shift toward American-style pay structures to retain talent.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present situation.
The news has spread quickly throughout the office.
Berita ini telah tersebar dengan cepat di dalam pejabat.
EN: The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause that provides the reason or cause for the action described in the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'kerana' memperkenalkan klausa keterangan yang memberikan sebab atau alasan untuk tindakan yang diterangkan dalam klausa utama.
She stayed home because it was raining heavily.
Dia tinggal di rumah kerana hujan sangat lebat.
EN: In the UK, corporate governance standards often emphasize restraint in executive compensation compared to the US. A billion-dollar payout is highly controversial in the British business landscape, where such 'American-style' bonuses are frequently criticized by shareholders and the public.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Ganjaran, pampasan, merujuk kepada gaji, bonus, dan faedah yang diterima oleh pekerja sebagai balasan untuk kerja mereka.
Dalam konteks: Metrik, penunjuk, data yang digunakan untuk menilai atau mengukur prestasi.
Dalam konteks: Ibu pejabat, pusat pentadbiran utama bagi sebuah syarikat atau organisasi.
Dalam konteks: Sasaran, tahap atau jumlah tertentu yang dijangka dicapai.
Dalam konteks: Pembayaran, wang yang dibayar, biasanya merujuk kepada pembayaran bonus atau pampasan yang besar.
Dalam konteks: Dinaikkan pangkat, dinaikkan ke jawatan atau tahap yang lebih tinggi.
Dalam konteks: Dengan sesuai, dengan cara yang sepadan dengan keadaan atau keperluan.
Dalam konteks: Pemegang saham, individu atau institusi yang memiliki saham dalam syarikat.
Dalam konteks: Cadangan, usul, pelan yang dicadangkan secara rasmi.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
The total value of a company's shares on the stock market.
Nilai pasaran
The highest-ranking person in a company or organization.
Ketua pegawai eksekutif
Closely connected with or dependent on something.
Terikat dengan, bergantung pada
A place where shares of public companies are bought and sold.
Bursa saham
The financial compensation received by high-level corporate officers.
Pampasan eksekutif