A Toad Is a Perfect Tenner: Experts Recommend Wild Candidates for New BanknotesSeekor Katak Ialah 'Tenner' Sempurna: Pakar Mengesyorkan Calon Liar Untuk Wang Kertas Baharu
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EN: Present Perfect Tense (has announced): Used here to describe a recent action that has a result or relevance in the present. It is formed with 'have/has' + past participle.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa kini sempurna (has announced): Digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang baru berlaku, dan tindakan tersebut memberi kesan atau berkaitan dengan masa kini. Strukturnya ialah 'have/has + past participle'.
The company has launched a new product today.
Syarikat itu telah mengumumkan produk baharu hari ini.
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The word 'that' introduces a subordinate clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'announced', explaining what was announced.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa kata nama dengan 'that': Perkataan 'that' di sini memperkenalkan klausa subordinat yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'announced', untuk menjelaskan secara khusus apa yang diumumkan.
I believe that we can solve this problem.
Saya percaya kita boleh menyelesaikan masalah ini.
EN: The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Traditionally, British banknotes feature a portrait of the reigning monarch on the front and a historical figure on the back. Switching to wildlife represents a significant shift in national iconography.
EN: Future Passive Voice: Formed by 'will be' + past participle (V3). It is used when the focus is on the person or thing that experiences an action in the future, rather than who performs it.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif masa hadapan: Dibentuk oleh 'will be' + kata kerja lampau (V3). Ia digunakan apabila fokus pada ialah bagaimana objek akan 'diproses' pada masa hadapan, bukan pada pelaku tindakan.
The new library will be opened next month.
Perpustakaan baharu akan dibuka bulan hadapan.
EN: Parallel Structure in Lists: When listing multiple items, they should follow the same grammatical form. Here, 'five, ten, twenty, and fifty' are all adjectives modifying 'pound notes'.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur selari dalam senarai: Apabila menyenaraikan beberapa item, bentuk tatabahasa harus konsisten. Dalam ayat ini, 'five, ten, twenty, and fifty' semuanya kata adjektif yang menerangkan 'pound notes'.
She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Dia membeli epal, oren, dan pisang.
EN: British banknotes currently feature prominent historical figures such as Winston Churchill (£5), Jane Austen (£10), J.M.W. Turner (£20), and Alan Turing (£50). The transition to wildlife represents a shift in national identity and values, emphasizing environmental conservation.
EN: The verb 'means' is followed by a 'that' clause, which functions as the direct object of the sentence to explain the result or implication of a situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'means' (bermakna) diikuti oleh klausa yang diperkenalkan oleh 'that', yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung ayat, untuk menerangkan akibat atau makna yang terhasil daripada sesuatu keadaan.
The dark clouds mean that it will rain soon.
Awan gelap bermakna hujan akan turun tidak lama lagi.
EN: The phrase 'no longer' is an adverbial phrase used to indicate that an action or state that used to happen has stopped.
Bahasa Melayu: 'No longer' ialah frasa keterangan yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa tindakan atau keadaan yang pernah berlaku atau wujud pada masa lalu kini telah berhenti, bermaksud 'tidak lagi'.
He no longer lives in this city.
Dia tidak lagi tinggal di bandar ini.
EN: British banknotes traditionally feature the reigning monarch on the front and a famous historical figure on the back. The decision to switch to wildlife marks a significant departure from this tradition, reflecting a modern focus on environmental conservation and national natural heritage.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle): Used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the current situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa kini sempurna (have + past participle): Digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak pasti, dan tindakan tersebut berkaitan dengan keadaan semasa.
The company has announced a new policy regarding remote work.
Syarikat telah mengumumkan dasar baharu tentang kerja jarak jauh.
EN: Gerund after Prepositions: The word 'removing' is a gerund (verb+ing acting as a noun) because it follows the preposition 'about'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja selepas kata sendi: 'removing' ialah kata kerja (kata kerja+ing yang berfungsi sebagai kata nama) kerana ia mengikuti kata sendi 'about'.
She is thinking about moving to another city.
Dia sedang mempertimbangkan untuk berpindah ke bandar lain.
EN: Winston Churchill was a Prime Minister who led Britain during WWII, and Jane Austen was a world-renowned 19th-century novelist. Both are iconic symbols of British heritage, which is why their removal from banknotes is a sensitive political topic.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): This tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a connection to the present, or to show a result that is still relevant.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa kini sempurna (have/has + kata kerja lampau): Masa ini digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak pasti, dan tindakan itu berkaitan dengan masa kini, atau hasilnya masih penting pada masa kini.
Recent studies have shown that exercise improves mental health.
Penyelidikan terkini menunjukkan bahawa senaman boleh meningkatkan kesihatan mental.
EN: Noun Clauses with 'that': A noun clause functions as a noun within a sentence. Here, 'that most people actually support...' acts as the direct object of the verb 'shown'.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa kata nama dengan 'that': Klausa kata nama berfungsi sebagai kata nama dalam ayat. Dalam ayat ini, 'that most people actually support...' berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'shown'.
I believe that we can find a solution.
Saya percaya kita boleh mencari penyelesaian.
EN: In the UK, the Bank of England often uses public consultations to involve citizens in major changes, such as currency design. This reflects a democratic approach to national symbols, balancing historical tradition with modern public values.
EN: The Present Simple Tense is used here to describe a regular habit or a general fact. The adverb 'regularly' emphasizes the frequency of the action.
The company regularly updates its software to fix bugs.
Syarikat ini mengemas kini perisiannya secara berkala untuk membaiki pepijat.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an infinitive with or without 'to' (help to do / help do). In this sentence, it is used to show the purpose or result of an action.
Drinking water helps to keep your skin healthy.
Minum air membantu mengekalkan kulit yang sihat.
EN: The Bank of England frequently updates banknote designs not just for aesthetics, but as a critical security measure. Modern British banknotes are now made of polymer (a thin, flexible plastic) which is harder to counterfeit than traditional paper.
EN: Non-defining relative clauses: The phrase starting with 'which' provides extra information about the subject 'a panel of experts'. It is separated by commas and can be removed without changing the core meaning of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan definisi: Frasa yang bermula dengan 'which' memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang subjek sebelumnya, iaitu 'panel pakar'. Penggunaan ini biasanya dipisahkan dengan koma dan tidak menjejaskan makna teras ayat walaupun dibuang.
My car, which I bought last year, is already broken.
Kereta saya (yang saya beli tahun lepas) telah rosak.
EN: Future tense with 'will': Used here to express a planned action or a firm intention that will happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa hadapan dengan 'will': Digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan tindakan yang dirancang atau niat yang kukuh yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
The committee will announce the winner tomorrow.
Jawatankuasa akan mengumumkan pemenang esok.
EN: The Bank of England often uses advisory committees to ensure that national symbols on currency reflect a broad range of expertise and public interest, balancing tradition with modern values.
EN: The Future Simple tense (will + base verb) is used here to express a planned action or a future event that is expected to happen. The adverb 'then' is placed between the auxiliary 'will' and the main verb 'vote' to indicate a sequence of events.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa hadapan mudah (will + kata kerja asas) digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan tindakan yang dirancang atau peristiwa yang dijangka berlaku pada masa hadapan. Kata keterangan 'then' (kemudian) diletakkan di antara kata kerja bantu 'will' dan kata kerja utama 'vote' untuk menunjukkan urutan peristiwa.
The committee will then decide on the winner next week.
Jawatankuasa kemudian akan memutuskan pemenang pada minggu hadapan.
EN: The preposition 'on' is used after the verb 'vote' to specify the subject or topic of the vote. This is a common verb-preposition collocation (vote on something).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'on' digunakan selepas kata kerja 'vote' untuk menentukan subjek atau objek yang diundi. Ini ialah penggunaan biasa kata kerja dengan kata sendi (untuk mengundi tentang sesuatu).
We need to vote on the new proposal.
Kita perlu mengundi tentang cadangan baharu ini.
EN: In the UK, public consultations and votes are common ways for institutions like the Bank of England to engage citizens in national decisions, such as choosing figures or themes for currency, reflecting a democratic approach to national identity.
EN: Non-defining relative clause: The phrase starting with 'which' provides extra information about the preceding nouns (hedgehog, robin, barn owl). It is separated by a comma and is used when the identity of the noun is already clear.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembatas: Frasa yang bermula dengan 'which' memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang kata nama sebelumnya (landak, robin, burung hantu). Ia dipisahkan dengan koma dan digunakan apabila identiti kata nama itu sudah jelas.
My favorite book, which I bought yesterday, is on the table.
Buku kegemaran saya (yang saya beli semalam) berada di atas meja.
EN: Compound adjectives: 'Well-loved' is a compound adjective formed by an adverb and a past participle, used to describe a noun. These are often hyphenated when they appear before the noun they modify.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif majmuk: 'Well-loved' ialah kata adjektif majmuk yang dibentuk oleh kata keterangan dan kata kerja lampau, digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama. Apabila ia muncul sebelum kata nama yang diterangkan, biasanya ia diberi tanda sempang.
This is a well-known story in our country.
Ini ialah cerita yang terkenal di seluruh negara kita.
EN: The robin is often considered the national bird of the UK and is a symbol of British gardens, especially during winter and Christmas. The hedgehog is also a beloved garden visitor, though its numbers have been declining, making it a significant symbol for British wildlife conservation.
EN: The verb 'suggest' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) when proposing an action. In this sentence, 'featuring' acts as the object of the verb 'suggested'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'suggest' (cadangkan) diikuti dengan kata kerja (V-ing) untuk mencadangkan sesuatu tindakan. Dalam ayat ini, 'featuring' berfungsi sebagai objek bagi kata kerja 'suggested'.
The committee suggested postponing the meeting until next week.
Jawatankuasa mencadangkan untuk menangguhkan mesyuarat ke minggu hadapan.
EN: The relative clause 'that have been brought back from extinction' uses the passive voice in the present perfect tense to describe a completed action with current relevance.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif 'that have been brought back from extinction' menggunakan suara pasif masa kini sempurna untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai dan berkaitan dengan keadaan semasa (dibawa kembali dari kepupusan).
The ancient traditions that have been preserved are still practiced today.
Tradisi kuno yang dipelihara itu masih diamalkan hingga kini.
EN: Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body in the UK, responsible for ensuring that England's natural environment is protected and improved. The mention of 'extinction' refers to successful reintroduction programs in Britain, such as the white-tailed eagle.
EN: The verb 'include' is used to introduce parts of a whole. It is often followed by a list of items that belong to a larger group mentioned previously.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'termasuk' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan sebahagian daripada keseluruhan. Ia biasanya diikuti oleh senarai item yang tergolong dalam kumpulan yang lebih besar yang disebut sebelum ini.
The price of the tour includes lunch and transport.
Kos perjalanan termasuk makan tengah hari dan pengangkutan.
EN: Compound adjectives (like 'white-tailed') are often formed by combining a color or quality with a noun ending in '-ed' to describe a specific physical feature.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif majmuk (seperti 'white-tailed') biasanya dibentuk dengan menggabungkan warna atau sifat dengan kata nama yang berakhir dengan '-ed', digunakan untuk menerangkan ciri fizikal tertentu.
The red-breasted robin is a common sight in winter.
Burung robin dada merah adalah pemandangan biasa pada musim sejuk.
EN: The white-tailed eagle and the large blue butterfly are significant conservation success stories in the UK. Both species became extinct in Britain but were successfully reintroduced through careful environmental management.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (has called) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the current situation or news context.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa kini sempurna (has called) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak pasti, dan tindakan tersebut berkaitan dengan keadaan semasa atau latar belakang berita.
The government has announced a new policy regarding public transport.
Kerajaan telah mengumumkan dasar baharu tentang pengangkutan awam.
EN: The Passive Infinitive (to be represented) consists of 'to be' + past participle. It is used when the focus is on the person or thing that receives the action rather than the one performing it.
Bahasa Melayu: Infinitif pasif (to be represented) terdiri daripada 'to be' + kata kerja lampau. Struktur ini digunakan apabila fokus adalah pada penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku.
The students asked for the rules to be changed.
Pelajar-pelajar meminta perubahan peraturan.
EN: The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a very prominent charity in the UK. British culture places a high value on animal welfare, and the RSPCA often influences public debate on how animals are treated or perceived in society.
EN: The verb 'mention' is a transitive verb, meaning it is followed directly by an object (the things being mentioned) without a preposition like 'about'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'mention' (sebut) ialah kata kerja transitif, yang bermaksud ia diikuti secara langsung oleh objek (perkara yang disebut), tanpa memerlukan kata sendi seperti 'about'.
She mentioned the new project during the meeting.
Dia menyebut projek baharu ini dalam mesyuarat.
EN: The structure 'mention A as B' is used to define the role or category (B) that the subject assigns to the object (A).
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'mention A as B' digunakan untuk menentukan peranan atau kategori (B) yang diberikan kepada objek (A).
The coach mentioned him as a potential captain.
Jurulatih menyebut dia sebagai calon kapten yang berpotensi.
EN: The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a very influential charity in the UK. Their suggestion to include 'unpopular' animals like rats and pigeons reflects a British cultural value of fairness and the idea that all wildlife, not just the 'cute' ones, are part of the national identity.
EN: Past Participle as an Adjective Phrase: The phrase 'issued by...' uses the past participle ('issued') to modify the noun 'banknotes'. It functions like a shortened relative clause ('which are issued by').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja lampau sebagai frasa adjektif: Frasa 'issued by...' menggunakan kata kerja lampau (issued) untuk menerangkan kata nama 'banknotes'. Ia berfungsi seperti klausa relatif yang diringkaskan (which are issued by), untuk menambah maklumat tentang keadaan atau sumber kata nama tersebut.
The books written by this author are very popular.
Buku yang ditulis oleh penulis ini sangat popular.
EN: The Adverb 'Already': This adverb is used to indicate that something has happened sooner than expected or to emphasize a current state that began in the past. In this sentence, it emphasizes that Scotland is ahead of England in using wildlife designs.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan 'already' (sudah): Kata keterangan ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu berlaku lebih awal daripada yang dijangka, atau untuk menekankan keadaan yang berterusan dari masa lalu hingga kini. Dalam ayat ini, ia menekankan bahawa Scotland telah mendahului England dalam menggunakan reka bentuk hidupan liar.
I have already finished my homework.
Saya telah menyiapkan kerja rumah saya.
EN: In the United Kingdom, several retail banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland have the right to issue their own banknotes. While the Bank of England issues notes for the whole UK, Scottish notes are widely accepted but have distinct designs that often celebrate Scottish heritage and nature.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to state a permanent fact or general truth about what is printed on the banknotes.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa kini (Present Simple) digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan fakta kekal atau kebenaran umum tentang apa yang dicetak pada wang kertas.
The map shows the locations of all major cities.
Peta ini menunjukkan lokasi semua bandar utama.
EN: The Oxford Comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and'. It helps clarify that the last two items are separate.
Bahasa Melayu: Koma Oxford (Oxford Comma) ialah koma terakhir dalam senarai tiga atau lebih item, yang diletakkan sebelum 'and'. Ia membantu menjelaskan bahawa dua item terakhir adalah berasingan.
I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Saya membeli epal, oren, dan pisang.
EN: In the UK, different banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland issue their own banknotes, which often feature distinct regional designs compared to the Bank of England's notes. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) 'Fabric of Nature' series specifically highlights Scottish wildlife.
EN: Present Perfect Passive: Formed using 'has/have + been + past participle'. It describes an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result in the present, emphasizing the receiver of the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif masa kini sempurna: Dibentuk dengan 'has/have + been + kata kerja lampau'. Ia digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu tetapi masa tidak jelas, dan memberi kesan kepada masa kini, dengan fokus pada penerima tindakan.
The new library has been opened by the mayor.
Perpustakaan baharu telah dibuka secara rasmi oleh datuk bandar.
EN: Agent with 'by': In passive sentences, the person or thing performing the action (the agent) is introduced using the preposition 'by'.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan 'by' untuk memperkenalkan pelaku: Dalam ayat pasif, orang atau benda yang melakukan tindakan (pelaku) biasanya diperkenalkan oleh kata sendi 'by'.
The song was written by a famous musician.
Lagu ini dicipta oleh seorang pemuzik terkenal.
EN: The five pound note (often called a 'fiver') is the lowest denomination of banknote in the UK. Chris Packham is a very influential naturalist and TV presenter in Britain, known for his strong views on wildlife conservation.
EN: The structure 'describe A as B' is used to state how someone or something is characterized. 'As' functions as a preposition here, followed by a noun phrase or adjective that defines the object.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'describe A as B' digunakan untuk menyatakan ciri-ciri seseorang atau sesuatu. Di sini, 'as' berfungsi sebagai kata sendi, diikuti oleh frasa kata nama atau kata adjektif untuk menentukan objek.
The teacher described the student as hardworking and creative.
Guru menerangkan pelajar itu sebagai rajin dan kreatif.
EN: The word 'that' introduces a relative clause (adjective clause) to provide more information about the noun 'animals'. Since 'that' acts as the subject of the clause, it is followed directly by the verb 'deserve'.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'that' memperkenalkan klausa relatif (klausa adjektif) untuk memberikan maklumat lanjut tentang kata nama 'animals'. Oleh kerana 'that' berfungsi sebagai subjek dalam klausa, ia diikuti terus oleh kata kerja 'deserve'.
I like books that have happy endings.
Saya suka buku yang mempunyai pengakhiran yang bahagia.
EN: Chris Packham is a well-known British naturalist and TV presenter. His nomination of the red fox is significant because foxes are controversial in the UK; while many love them, they are also seen as pests in urban areas and were historically hunted in the countryside.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: hidupan liar
Dalam konteks: Wang kertas; wang kertas
Dalam konteks: mata wang
Dalam konteks: Perundingan; perbincangan
Dalam konteks: Pemalsuan; membuat wang palsu
Dalam konteks: Senarai pendek; senarai calon
Dalam konteks: Kriteria; piawaian
Dalam konteks: Kepupusan; kepupusan
Dalam konteks: Calon; calon
Dalam konteks: Pencalonan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To cause something to exist again or return to its original state.
Memulihkan; membuat... muncul semula
Famous or important people from the past.
Tokoh sejarah
To publicly ask for something to happen.
Menyeru; menuntut
The standards or rules used to make a choice.
Kriteria pemilihan
Not anymore; used to say that a situation has ended.
Tidak lagi
A formal process in which the public is asked for their opinion on a proposal or change.
Konsultasi awam
The person in charge of a meeting, organization, or committee.
Pengerusi / Ketua
A piece of paper money issued by a central bank.
Wang kertas