Australian NBA star Dyson Daniels on his breakout season, missing three-pointers… and investing tipsBintang NBA Australia, Dyson Daniels, tentang musim cemerlangnya, terlepas balingan tiga mata… dan tip pelaburan
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EN: Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to provide additional information or clarification. In this sentence, 'a 23-year-old Australian guard...' explains who Dyson Daniels is.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif (Appositives) ialah kata nama atau frasa kata nama yang mengikuti kata nama lain untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan atau penjelasan. Dalam ayat ini, "seorang pengawal Australia berusia 23 tahun..." menjelaskan siapa Dyson Daniels.
Mr. Smith, my favorite teacher, is retiring next month.
Encik Smith, guru kegemaran saya, akan bersara bulan depan.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past or an action that began in the past and continues to the present. Here, it highlights the ongoing impact of his performance this season.
Bahasa Melayu: Present perfect tense (has + past participle) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu tetapi masa tidak spesifik, atau keadaan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan sehingga kini. Di sini, ia menekankan kesan berterusan daripada prestasinya musim ini.
She has lived in Melbourne for five years.
Dia telah tinggal di Melbourne selama lima tahun.
EN: The term 'breakout season' is commonly used in sports to describe a year when an athlete significantly improves their performance and gains widespread recognition, often moving from being a role player to a star.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (verb with 'to'). In this sentence, 'helped the Hawks achieve' uses the bare infinitive form.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "help" (membantu) boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian sama ada infinitif tanpa 'to' (kata kerja tanpa 'to') atau infinitif dengan 'to' (kata kerja dengan 'to'). Dalam ayat ini, "helped the Hawks achieve" menggunakan bentuk infinitif tanpa 'to'.
The new coach helped the team improve their defense.
Jurulatih baharu membantu pasukan memperbaiki pertahanan mereka.
EN: The phrase 'in recent years' is a common prepositional phrase used to describe a period of time leading up to the present, often used with the past simple or present perfect tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "in recent years" (dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini) ialah frasa preposisi biasa yang digunakan untuk menerangkan tempoh masa sehingga kini, dan biasanya digunakan dengan past tense atau present perfect tense.
Technology has changed rapidly in recent years.
Teknologi telah berkembang dengan pesat dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini.
EN: In the NBA, a 'season' refers to the period from October to April (regular season), followed by the playoffs. Achieving a 'best season' usually implies a high win-loss record or advancing far in the playoffs compared to previous years.
EN: The present perfect tense (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.
Bahasa Melayu: Present perfect tense (has + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak spesifik, dan tindakan itu berkaitan dengan keadaan semasa.
The coach has said that teamwork is the key to victory.
Jurulatih pernah berkata bahawa kerjasama pasukan adalah kunci untuk menang.
EN: The phrase 'room for improvement' is a common idiom meaning the potential to get better or the existence of areas that are not yet perfect.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "room for improvement" ialah idiom biasa yang bermaksud potensi untuk menjadi lebih baik, atau wujudnya bidang yang belum sempurna, iaitu "ruang untuk penambahbaikan".
Although her English is good, there is still room for improvement.
Walaupun bahasa Inggerisnya sangat baik, masih ada ruang untuk penambahbaikan.
EN: In professional sports, athletes often use the phrase 'in my game' to refer to their overall skill set, performance, and style of play, rather than just a single match.
EN: The passive voice 'be known as' is used to describe how someone or something is recognized or identified by others. It is followed by a noun phrase that represents a title, role, or category.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk pasif "be known as" (dikenali sebagai...) digunakan untuk menerangkan bagaimana seseorang atau sesuatu diiktiraf atau dikenal pasti oleh orang lain. Ia diikuti oleh frasa kata nama yang menunjukkan gelaran, peranan, atau kategori.
She is known as a talented musician in her hometown.
Dia dikenali sebagai seorang pemuzik yang berbakat di kampung halamannya.
EN: The structure 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to single out one person or thing from a group that shares a top-level quality.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata nama majmuk" digunakan untuk memilih satu daripada sekumpulan orang atau benda yang mempunyai ciri terbaik.
This is one of the most expensive cars in the world.
Ini adalah salah satu kereta paling mahal di dunia.
EN: In the NBA, being recognized as a top defender is a high honor, as the league is often dominated by high-scoring offensive stars. Dyson Daniels represents a new wave of versatile players who impact the game through 'intangibles' like defense and rebounding rather than just scoring.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show a contrast or an unexpected result.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung koordinat "but" digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa bebas yang menunjukkan kontras atau hasil yang tidak dijangka.
He likes basketball, but he does not like football.
Dia suka bola keranjang, tetapi dia tidak suka bola sepak.
EN: The present simple negative is formed using 'do/does not' + base verb. 'Does not' is used for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk negatif present simple dibentuk menggunakan "do/does not" + kata kerja dasar. Apabila subjek ialah orang ketiga tunggal (he, she, it), gunakan "does not".
She does not play the piano every day.
Dia tidak bermain piano setiap hari.
EN: In basketball, a 'shooting guard' is typically expected to be a strong long-range shooter. The sentence highlights the irony that Dyson Daniels plays this position but rarely shoots three-pointers, which is unusual in the modern NBA era influenced by players like Steph Curry.
EN: The verb 'focus' is an intransitive verb that requires the preposition 'on' to connect to an object. When followed by activities, we use nouns or gerunds (verb + -ing).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "focus" ialah kata kerja tak transitif yang memerlukan preposisi "on" untuk menerima objek. Apabila diikuti oleh aktiviti, perlu menggunakan kata nama atau gerund (kata kerja + -ing).
She focuses on improving her English every day.
Dia fokus untuk meningkatkan bahasa Inggerisnya setiap hari.
EN: Parallel structure: When listing multiple items (defence, rebounding, and creating), they should all be in the same grammatical form to maintain balance and clarity.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur selari: Apabila menyenaraikan beberapa perkara (defence, rebounding, dan creating), ia harus mengekalkan bentuk tatabahasa yang sama untuk mengekalkan keseimbangan dan kejelasan ayat.
He likes swimming, running, and cycling.
Dia suka berenang, berlari, dan berbasikal.
EN: In basketball terminology, 'creating plays' refers to a player's ability to use their passing and movement to set up scoring opportunities for others, often associated with high 'basketball IQ'.
EN: The phrase 'When asked' is a reduced adverbial clause. It is shortened from 'When he was asked'. This structure is common when the subject of the main clause (Daniels) is the same as the subject of the adverbial clause.
Bahasa Melayu: "When asked" ialah klausa adverba yang diringkaskan. Ia dipendekkan daripada "When he was asked". Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk menjadikan ayat lebih ringkas apabila subjek klausa bawahan sama dengan subjek klausa utama (Daniels).
When asked about the accident, the witness became nervous.
Apabila ditanya tentang kemalangan itu, saksi menjadi sangat gementar.
EN: The idiom 'put it that way' is used to summarize or rephrase a statement, often to make a point clearer or to express a particular perspective.
Bahasa Melayu: Idiom "put it that way" digunakan untuk meringkaskan atau menyusun semula sesuatu kenyataan, selalunya untuk menjadikan pandangan lebih jelas atau menyatakan sudut pandangan tertentu, dalam bahasa Melayu sering diterjemahkan sebagai "boleh dikatakan begitu" atau "dengan kata lain".
It's a difficult job, but if you want to put it that way, it's also very rewarding.
Ini kerja yang sukar, tetapi jika anda mahu mengatakannya begitu, ia juga sangat memuaskan.
EN: In professional sports, athletes often use humble or vague language like 'put it that way' to avoid sounding arrogant while acknowledging their unique skills. Daniels' description reflects the trend in the NBA where players are increasingly 'positionless' or have hybrid roles that don't fit traditional categories.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has/have + past participle): Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to be relevant or has just been completed in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Present perfect tense (has/have + past participle): Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan terus memberi kesan kepada masa kini, atau tindakan yang baru sahaja selesai pada masa kini.
The technology has become an essential part of our lives.
Teknologi ini telah menjadi bahagian yang tidak dapat dipisahkan dalam kehidupan kita.
EN: Subordinating Conjunction 'because': Used to introduce a dependent clause that provides the reason for the action or state in the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung subordinat "because": Digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa bawahan yang menerangkan sebab tindakan atau keadaan dalam klausa utama.
She stayed home because it was raining.
Dia tinggal di rumah kerana hujan.
EN: The mention of 'better rewards' refers to the 'Three-Point Revolution' in the NBA. Statistical analysis showed that shooting more three-pointers (worth 3 points) is more efficient than mid-range two-pointers (worth 2 points), even if the success rate is slightly lower.
EN: The conjunction 'Since' is used here to indicate a starting point in time. When 'since' introduces a past event, the main clause often uses the Present Perfect tense (have/has + past participle) to show an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung "Since" digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan titik permulaan masa. Apabila "since" memperkenalkan peristiwa yang berlaku pada masa lalu, klausa utama biasanya menggunakan present perfect tense (have/has + past participle) untuk menunjukkan tindakan atau keadaan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan sehingga kini.
Since she moved to London, she has worked for three different companies.
Sejak dia berpindah ke London, dia telah bekerja di tiga syarikat yang berbeza.
EN: The phrase 'like' is used as a preposition to introduce examples. It means 'similar to' or 'such as'.
Bahasa Melayu: Preposisi "like" digunakan di sini untuk memberi contoh, bermaksud "seperti..." atau "contohnya".
Cities like Tokyo and New York are very crowded.
Bandar seperti Tokyo dan New York sangat sesak.
EN: The Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry revolutionized basketball in the 2010s. Curry's exceptional long-range shooting proved that a team could win championships by prioritizing three-pointers over traditional close-range play, leading to a league-wide shift in strategy.
EN: Non-restrictive Relative Clauses: Using 'which' to provide additional information about the entire preceding clause or a specific noun. It is always preceded by a comma.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan restriktif: Menggunakan 'which' untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang keseluruhan klausa sebelumnya atau kata nama tertentu. Dalam penggunaan ini, 'which' mesti didahului oleh koma.
He failed the exam, which surprised everyone.
Dia gagal dalam peperiksaan, yang mengejutkan semua orang.
EN: One of the + Superlative + Plural Noun: A common structure used to identify a single item that belongs to a group sharing a specific extreme quality.
Bahasa Melayu: One of the + Superlative + Plural Noun: Ini ialah struktur biasa yang digunakan untuk mengenal pasti satu daripada sekumpulan orang atau benda yang mempunyai ciri ekstrem tertentu.
She is one of the smartest students in the class.
Dia adalah salah seorang pelajar paling bijak dalam kelas.
EN: In the NBA, a three-point success rate of 19% is considered very low, as the league average typically hovers around 35-36%. This highlights why Daniels' value is primarily seen in his defense rather than his scoring.
EN: The preposition 'Despite' is used to show contrast. It must be followed by a noun, a noun phrase, or a gerund (V-ing), not a full clause with a subject and verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Preposisi "Despite" (walaupun) digunakan untuk menunjukkan kontras. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata nama, frasa kata nama, atau gerund (V-ing), dan tidak boleh diikuti oleh klausa lengkap yang mengandungi subjek dan kata kerja.
Despite the heavy rain, the game continued.
Walaupun hujan lebat, perlawanan tetap diteruskan.
EN: The present perfect passive voice ('has been recognized') is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present, or has a result in the present, where the subject receives the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk pasif present perfect (has been + past participle) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan sehingga kini, atau yang memberi kesan kepada masa kini, dengan subjek sebagai penerima tindakan.
The old building has been restored to its former glory.
Bangunan lama ini telah dipulihkan untuk mengembalikan kegemilangannya.
EN: In the NBA, a player's value is often measured by statistics like points per game. However, this sentence highlights a shift in modern basketball analysis where defensive impact and overall contribution are valued even if traditional 'shooting numbers' are low.
EN: Parallel Structure: When listing multiple items in a sentence, they should follow the same grammatical form. Here, three noun phrases ('his defensive skills', 'his ability...', 'his fast transition play') act as a compound subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur selari: Apabila menyenaraikan beberapa perkara dalam ayat, ia harus mengikuti bentuk tatabahasa yang sama. Di sini, tiga frasa kata nama digunakan (kemahiran pertahanannya, kebolehannya, peralihan pantasnya) sebagai subjek majmuk.
Her kindness, her intelligence, and her hard work made her a great leader.
Kebaikannya, kecerdasannya, dan usaha kerasnya menjadikannya seorang pemimpin yang hebat.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle): This tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result or relevance to the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Present perfect tense (have + past participle): Tenses ini digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak pasti, dan tindakan itu mempunyai kaitan atau kesan dengan masa kini.
Years of practice have contributed to his fluency in English.
Bertahun-tahun latihan telah menghasilkan kebolehan bahasa Inggerisnya yang fasih.
EN: In basketball terminology, 'transition play' refers to the phase of the game when a team quickly moves from defense to offense (or vice versa) after a change of possession. This is a highly valued skill in the modern NBA.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the person or thing receiving the action. In this sentence, 'was given' indicates that the subject (He) received the award rather than giving it.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk pasif (be + past participle): Digunakan apabila tumpuan adalah pada penerima tindakan. Dalam ayat ini, "was given" menunjukkan bahawa subjek (dia) ialah penerima anugerah, bukan pemberi.
The student was given a scholarship for her hard work.
Pelajar itu menerima biasiswa kerana usaha kerasnya.
EN: Prepositional Phrases for Location and Purpose: 'For' is used to indicate the reason or purpose (for excellence), while 'at' and 'in' specify the event and city respectively.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa preposisi untuk tujuan dan lokasi: "for" digunakan untuk menunjukkan sebab atau tujuan (untuk kecemerlangan), manakala "at" dan "in" digunakan untuk menunjukkan lokasi aktiviti dan bandar dengan lebih spesifik.
She won a trophy for singing at a competition in London.
Dia memenangi trofi di sebuah pertandingan di London kerana persembahan nyanyiannya.
EN: The Victorian Sport Awards is a prestigious annual event in Australia that recognizes outstanding achievements by athletes, coaches, and officials from the state of Victoria. Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is often considered the sporting capital of Australia.
EN: The present participle phrase (starting with 'showing that...') acts as a result or additional information related to the main clause. It functions as a reduced relative clause or an adverbial clause of result.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (bermula dengan 'showing that...') bertindak sebagai hasil atau penjelasan tambahan kepada klausa utama. Ia berfungsi untuk memudahkan klausa relatif atau klausa adverba hasil.
The company increased its sales, proving that the new strategy worked.
Syarikat itu meningkatkan jualan, membuktikan bahawa strategi baharu itu berkesan.
EN: The preposition 'Beyond' is used here to mean 'in addition to' or 'apart from,' indicating that the subject is involved in more than just the mentioned activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Preposisi 'Beyond' di sini bermaksud "selain daripada" atau "tidak terhad kepada", menunjukkan bahawa aktiviti subjek tidak terhad kepada perkara yang disebut.
Beyond his regular job, he volunteers at a local hospital.
Selain kerja sepenuh masanya, dia juga menjadi sukarelawan di hospital tempatan.
EN: In professional sports, 'off the court' (or 'off the field' in other sports) refers to an athlete's personal life, business ventures, or behavior outside of their competitive matches. It highlights the importance of career planning beyond their limited time as active players.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Mencapai kejayaan besar, tiba-tiba menjadi terkenal
Dalam konteks: Ruang untuk penambahbaikan atau kemajuan
Dalam konteks: unik, berbeza
Dalam konteks: Strategi, taktik
Dalam konteks: Bernilai, penting
Dalam konteks: Peralihan serangan-pertahanan (proses bertukar daripada bertahan kepada menyerang)
Dalam konteks: Kecemerlangan, keunggulan
Dalam konteks: Pelaburan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
the possibility or need for something to be developed or made better
Ruang untuk penambahbaikan
a position in basketball typically responsible for scoring points and long-range shooting
Pengawal penembak
to express something in a particular way or from a certain perspective
Boleh dikatakan begitu / Dengan kata lain
referring to a player's life or activities outside of their professional sport
di luar gelanggang, kehidupan peribadi
a field goal in basketball made from beyond the three-point line
jaringan tiga mata