US AI stock sell-off shakes markets from Wall Street to AsiaPenjualan besar-besaran saham AI AS menggegarkan pasaran dari Wall Street ke Asia
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EN: The preposition 'in' is used here to specify the domain or sector in which the 'sell-off' occurred. In financial contexts, 'in' often connects a market action (like a rise, fall, or sell-off) to the specific asset class or industry affected.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'in' digunakan di sini untuk menentukan domain atau sektor di mana 'penjualan' berlaku. Dalam konteks kewangan, 'in' lazim digunakan untuk menghubungkan tingkah laku pasaran (seperti kenaikan, penurunan, atau penjualan) dengan kelas aset atau industri tertentu yang terjejas.
We observed a sudden drop in housing prices last month.
Kami memerhatikan penurunan mendadak harga rumah pada bulan lepas.
EN: The simple past tense ('shook') is used to describe a completed action that occurred at a specific time in the past ('on Tuesday'). 'Shook' is the irregular past tense form of the verb 'shake'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau mudah ('shook') digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lampau yang spesifik ('pada hari Selasa'). 'Shook' ialah bentuk lampau tidak tetap bagi kata kerja 'shake'.
The unexpected news shook the entire industry yesterday.
Berita yang tidak dijangka itu mengejutkan seluruh industri semalam.
EN: In financial journalism, dramatic verbs like 'shook', 'slammed', or 'plunged' are commonly used to describe market movements. This reflects the high-stakes, fast-paced nature of global stock markets where investor sentiment can shift rapidly.
EN: The present perfect tense ('have started') is used to describe an action that began in the past and has relevance or continues to the present moment. It is formed with 'have/has' + past participle.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna ('have started') digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lampau dan mempunyai kaitan rapat dengan masa kini atau berterusan sehingga kini. Strukturnya ialah 'have/has + past participle'.
We have already started the project.
Kami telah memulakan projek ini.
EN: The conjunction 'whether' is used to introduce a noun clause (dependent clause) expressing doubt or choice between alternatives, often acting as the object of verbs like 'question' or 'wonder'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'whether' (sama ada) digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa nama (klausa subordinat) yang menyatakan keraguan atau pilihan antara pilihan yang berbeza, selalunya berfungsi sebagai objek bagi kata kerja seperti 'question' (mempersoalkan) atau 'wonder' (ingin tahu).
She wonders whether the store is open today.
Dia ingin tahu sama ada kedai itu dibuka hari ini.
EN: In financial markets, the term 'valuation' refers to the analytical process of determining the current (or projected) worth of an asset or a company. When tech valuations soar rapidly, it often sparks debates among global investors about whether a speculative bubble is forming, reminiscent of the dot-com era.
EN: The compound adjective 'tech-heavy' is formed by combining a noun ('tech') and an adjective ('heavy') with a hyphen. This structure is commonly used in English to modify a noun, functioning as a single adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif majmuk 'tech-heavy' (yang berat dengan saham teknologi) dibentuk dengan menggabungkan kata nama ('tech') dan kata adjektif ('heavy') menggunakan tanda sempang. Struktur ini lazim digunakan dalam bahasa Inggeris untuk menerangkan kata nama, dan fungsinya sama seperti kata adjektif tunggal.
The export-heavy economy is vulnerable to global trade tensions.
Ekonomi yang bergantung kepada eksport ini mudah terjejas oleh ketegangan perdagangan global.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used here to connect two independent clauses: 'The tech-heavy Nasdaq index opened two percent lower' and 'the Dow and S&P 500 also fell at opening'. A comma is placed before 'and' because it connects two complete thoughts.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung koordinat 'and' digunakan di sini untuk menyambungkan dua klausa bebas: 'The tech-heavy Nasdaq index opened two percent lower' dan 'the Dow and S&P 500 also fell at opening'. Koma sebelum 'and' digunakan kerana ia menyambungkan dua idea yang lengkap.
The stock market closed early, and investors remained cautious.
Pasaran saham ditutup awal, dan pelabur kekal berhati-hati.
EN: The Nasdaq, Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average), and S&P 500 are the three most closely watched stock market indices in the United States. The Nasdaq is famous for its high concentration of technology and growth stocks, making it highly sensitive to news about artificial intelligence and tech sector earnings.
EN: The Past Perfect tense (had + past participle) is used to describe an action that was completed before another point in time or event in the past. In this sentence, 'had hit' indicates that the stock indices reached record highs before the recent market sell-off occurred.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau sempurna (had + past participle) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum sesuatu masa atau peristiwa pada masa lampau. Dalam ayat ini, 'had hit' menunjukkan bahawa indeks saham telah mencapai paras tertinggi sepanjang masa sebelum gelombang jualan pasaran baru-baru ini berlaku.
The company had already launched its new product before the market crashed.
Syarikat itu telah melancarkan produk baharu sebelum pasaran jatuh.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'because of' is used to introduce a reason or cause. It must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase (e.g., 'strong interest'), unlike 'because' which is followed by a full clause with a subject and verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa sendi 'because of' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan sebab atau punca. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata nama, kata ganti nama, atau frasa nama (contohnya 'strong interest'), berbeza dengan 'because' yang diikuti oleh klausa lengkap dengan subjek dan kata kerja.
The flight was delayed because of the heavy rain.
Penerbangan itu ditangguhkan kerana hujan lebat.
EN: In US financial markets, the 'three major indices' refer to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow), the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite. They are widely regarded as the primary indicators of the overall health of the US stock market and economy.
EN: The present perfect tense ('have warned') is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present situation. It is formed with 'have/has' + past participle.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna ('have warned') digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lampau yang tidak spesifik dan berkaitan dengan keadaan semasa. Strukturnya ialah 'have/has + past participle'.
Many experts have warned about the risks of rapid technological change.
Ramai pakar telah memberi amaran tentang risiko perubahan teknologi yang pesat.
EN: The noun clause starting with 'that' ('that the rush... could be a bubble') acts as the direct object of the verb 'warned'. It contains a complete sentence structure (subject + verb + complement) to express the content of the warning.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa nama yang bermula dengan 'that' ('that the rush... could be a bubble') berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'warned'. Ia mengandungi struktur ayat yang lengkap (subjek + kata kerja + pelengkap) untuk menyatakan kandungan amaran secara spesifik.
She believes that the project will succeed.
Dia percaya bahawa projek ini akan berjaya.
EN: The term 'bubble' in economics refers to a situation where the prices of assets (like tech stocks) rise far above their actual value, often driven by hype or speculation, before rapidly collapsing (bursting). This is a direct reference to historical events like the 'dot-com bubble' of the early 2000s.
EN: The verb pattern 'compare A to B' is used to point out similarities between two different things, or to liken one thing to another.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak kata kerja 'compare A to B' (membandingkan A dengan B) digunakan untuk menunjukkan persamaan antara dua perkara yang berbeza, atau membuat analogi antara sesuatu dengan perkara lain.
Scientists compare the brain to a powerful computer.
Para saintis membandingkan otak dengan komputer yang sangat berkuasa.
EN: The relative clause 'that burst in the early 2000s' uses the relative pronoun 'that' as the subject to modify the noun phrase 'the dot-com bubble'. 'Burst' is in its past tense form here (burst-burst-burst).
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif 'that burst in the early 2000s' menggunakan kata ganti relatif 'that' sebagai subjek, untuk menerangkan frasa nama 'the dot-com bubble' (gelembung dot-com). Di sini, 'burst' ialah kata kerja lampau (bentuknya sama untuk ketiga-tiga kala).
EN: The 'dot-com bubble' (also known as the Internet bubble) was a rapid rise in U.S. technology stock equity valuations fueled by investments in Internet-based companies in the late 1990s. The bubble burst in 2000–2002, causing massive financial losses and the collapse of many tech startups. It remains a classic historical reference point for market speculation.
EN: The phrasal verb 'make up' is used to describe the parts or members that form a whole. It is often followed by a percentage, fraction, or proportion to show composition.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa 'make up' digunakan untuk menerangkan bahagian atau ahli yang membentuk sesuatu keseluruhan. Ia selalunya diikuti oleh peratusan, pecahan, atau nisbah untuk menunjukkan komposisi struktur (merangkumi ... peratus).
Local residents make up sixty percent of the workforce.
Penduduk tempatan merangkumi enam puluh peratus daripada tenaga kerja.
EN: The possessive form ('s) is applied to proper nouns representing organizations or indices (e.g., 'S&P 500's') to indicate ownership or association with a particular attribute like 'total value'.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk milikan ('s) boleh digunakan pada kata nama khas yang mewakili organisasi atau indeks (contohnya 'S&P 500's') untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau kaitan dengan atribut tertentu (seperti 'jumlah nilai pasaran').
The company's future looks very bright.
Prospek masa depan syarikat ini kelihatan cerah.
EN: The 'S&P 500' (Standard & Poor's 500) is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. The mention of 'Seven technology companies' refers to the 'Magnificent Seven' (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla), which have come to dominate the US stock market due to the boom in AI technology.
EN: The structure 'make + object + adjective' is a causative construction where 'make' (使、讓) causes the object to enter a specific state described by the adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'make + objek + kata adjektif' ialah binaan kausatif yang bermaksud 'menyebabkan/membuat' objek berada dalam keadaan yang diterangkan oleh kata adjektif tersebut.
The sudden noise made the baby crying and nervous.
Bunyi bising yang mengejutkan itu membuatkan bayi berasa gelisah.
EN: The noun 'reliance' is commonly paired with the preposition 'on' to indicate the entity being depended upon (reliance on something).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata nama 'reliance' (pergantungan) lazimnya dipasangkan dengan kata sendi 'on' untuk menunjukkan perkara yang menjadi tumpuan pergantungan (pergantungan terhadap sesuatu).
Our reliance on fossil fuels must be reduced.
Pergantungan kita terhadap bahan api fosil mesti dikurangkan.
EN: In financial contexts, 'heavy reliance on a single industry' refers to lack of diversification. This is a common concern in stock markets (like the S&P 500) when a few mega-cap tech stocks (often called the 'Magnificent Seven') drive most of the market's gains, making the entire financial system vulnerable to sector-specific shocks.
EN: Passive Voice (was + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'was triggered' emphasizes the effect (the sell-off) rather than the cause.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif (was + past participle): Digunakan apabila tumpuan diberikan kepada tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Dalam ayat ini, 'was triggered' (telah dicetuskan) menekankan kesan (gelombang jualan) dan bukannya punca.
The window was broken by the wind.
Tingkap itu dipecahkan oleh angin.
EN: Preposition 'by' for Agent: In passive sentences, the preposition 'by' is used to introduce the person or thing that performs the action (the agent).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'by' untuk pelaku: Dalam ayat pasif, kata sendi 'by' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan orang atau benda yang melakukan tindakan (pelaku).
The novel was written by a famous author.
Novel ini ditulis oleh seorang penulis terkenal.
EN: In financial markets, 'Monday' is often a significant day for market reactions, as it is the first trading day after the weekend. Major news that accumulates over the weekend often triggers sharp movements (like a 'sell-off') when the market opens on Monday morning.
EN: Appositives (同位語) are nouns or noun phrases placed next to another noun to identify or explain it. In this sentence, 'the parent company of Google' is an appositive phrase that provides more information about the subject 'Alphabet'. It is set off by commas.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif (Appositives) ialah kata nama atau frasa nama yang diletakkan bersebelahan dengan kata nama lain untuk menerangkan atau menambah maklumat tentang kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, 'the parent company of Google' ialah frasa apositif yang menerangkan identiti subjek 'Alphabet', dipisahkan oleh koma.
Mr. Smith, my high school English teacher, wrote a book.
Encik Smith, iaitu guru Bahasa Inggeris saya di sekolah menengah, telah menulis sebuah buku.
EN: The superlative adjective 'worst' (the irregular superlative form of 'bad') is used to describe the single most extreme case among three or more things. Here, it describes the single most negative trading day for Alphabet in a period of over a year.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif superlatif 'worst' (bentuk superlatif tidak tetap bagi 'bad') digunakan untuk menerangkan perkara yang paling ekstrem dalam kalangan tiga atau lebih perkara. Di sini, ia digunakan untuk menerangkan hari dagangan yang paling teruk dan paling dahsyat bagi Alphabet dalam lebih setahun.
This is the worst movie I have ever seen.
Ini filem paling teruk yang pernah saya tonton.
EN: Alphabet Inc. is the multinational conglomerate created through a corporate restructuring of Google in 2015. While consumers know the brand as 'Google', in financial and stock market contexts, it is referred to by its parent company name, 'Alphabet'.
EN: The non-defining relative clause introduced by ', which' is used to add extra information about the entire preceding clause rather than just the noun before it. In this sentence, 'which' refers to the entire event of 'Two well-known AI researchers leaving the company last week'.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan penentu yang diperkenalkan oleh ', which' digunakan untuk menambah maklumat tambahan tentang keadaan atau peristiwa yang diterangkan dalam keseluruhan klausa sebelumnya, bukan hanya menerangkan kata nama yang berdekatan. Dalam ayat ini, 'which' merujuk kepada keseluruhan peristiwa 'dua penyelidik AI terkenal meletak jawatan minggu lepas'.
He passed the difficult exam, which surprised everyone.
Dia lulus peperiksaan yang sukar itu, yang mengejutkan semua orang.
EN: The past participle 'worried' is used here as an adjective describing the emotional state of the object (investors). It is derived from the transitive verb 'worry' (to cause anxiety to someone).
Bahasa Melayu: Partisipel lampau 'worried' digunakan di sini sebagai kata adjektif untuk menerangkan keadaan emosi objek (pelabur). Ia berasal daripada kata kerja transitif 'worry' (membimbangkan).
The bad news made the clients worried about their investments.
Berita buruk itu menyebabkan pelanggan bimbang tentang pelaburan mereka.
EN: The preposition 'by' is used to indicate a deadline or the latest time by which something was completed. In financial contexts, 'by the end of [day/month/year]' specifies the point in time when a certain value or change was reached.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'by' digunakan untuk menunjukkan tarikh akhir atau masa paling lewat untuk sesuatu perkara diselesaikan. Dalam konteks kewangan, 'by the end of [hari/bulan/tahun]' digunakan untuk menyatakan dengan jelas masa mencapai nilai atau perubahan tertentu (sebelum ... berakhir / sehingga ...).
The company hopes to sign the contract by the end of the week.
Syarikat itu berharap untuk menandatangani kontrak sebelum Jumaat berakhir.
EN: The verb 'drop' is an intransitive verb here, meaning to decrease in value or amount. It is often followed directly by the amount of decrease (e.g., 'dropped five percent') without needing a preposition like 'by' (though 'dropped by five percent' is also grammatically correct and common).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'drop' di sini ialah kata kerja tak transitif, bermaksud penurunan nilai atau jumlah. Ia selalunya boleh diikuti terus oleh jumlah penurunan (contohnya 'dropped five percent') tanpa perlu menambah kata sendi 'by' (walaupun 'dropped by five percent' juga betul dari segi tatabahasa dan lazim digunakan).
Temperatures dropped ten degrees overnight.
Suhu turun sepuluh darjah pada waktu malam.
EN: In financial news, 'by the end of Monday' typically refers to the closing price of the stock market on Monday (usually 4:00 PM Eastern Time in the US). Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is one of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants whose stock performance heavily influences major US indices like the S&P 500.
EN: Noun Clause as Object (賓語從句): The word 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the reporting verb 'said'. It contains a complete sentence structure (subject + verb) and 'that' can often be omitted in informal speech.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa nama sebagai objek: Perkataan 'that' memperkenalkan klausa nama yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja laporan 'said'. Klausa ini mengandungi struktur ayat yang lengkap (subjek + kata kerja); dalam pertuturan tidak formal, 'that' selalunya boleh digugurkan.
The report indicated that consumer spending has increased.
Laporan itu menunjukkan bahawa perbelanjaan pengguna telah meningkat.
EN: Adjective Complement with Preposition (形容詞搭配介係詞): The adjective 'careful' is followed by the preposition 'about' to specify the object of care or concern ('careful about something').
Bahasa Melayu: Padanan kata adjektif dengan kata sendi: Kata adjektif 'careful' (berhati-hati) diikuti oleh kata sendi 'about', untuk menentukan perkara yang menjadi tumpuan atau perhatian (berhati-hati terhadap sesuatu).
We must be careful about the decisions we make.
Kita mesti berhati-hati terhadap keputusan yang kita buat.
EN: Present Perfect Passive: Formed with 'have/has + been + past participle'. It is used to describe an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present, focusing on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif kala kini sempurna: Dibentuk dengan 'have/has + been + past participle'. Ia digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lampau dan berkaitan dengan masa kini, dengan menekankan penerima tindakan dan bukannya pelaku.
The decision has been delayed by the committee.
Keputusan itu telah ditangguhkan oleh jawatankuasa.
EN: Passive Voice with 'by': The preposition 'by' is used to introduce the agent (the person or thing performing the action) in a passive sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif dengan 'by': Kata sendi 'by' digunakan dalam ayat pasif untuk memperkenalkan pelaku (orang atau benda yang melakukan tindakan).
The project was approved by the manager.
Projek itu telah diluluskan oleh pengurus.
EN: The 'Federal Reserve' (often referred to as 'the Fed') is the central banking system of the United States. In financial news, signals or statements from the Fed regarding interest rates are highly anticipated and can cause immediate, significant reactions in global stock markets.
EN: The sentence uses a noun clause (that-clause) acting as the direct object of the verb 'suggested'. The conjunction 'that' introduces the clause 'it may raise interest rates...' and is often omitted in informal speech, but kept here for formal clarity.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan klausa nama (klausa that) yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'suggested' (memberi gambaran). Kata hubung 'that' memperkenalkan klausa 'it may raise interest rates...'; dalam pertuturan tidak formal, ia sering digugurkan, tetapi di sini dikekalkan untuk mengekalkan nada formal.
The report suggested that the company would expand its business next year.
Laporan itu memberi gambaran bahawa syarikat akan mengembangkan perniagaannya pada tahun hadapan.
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to fight rising inflation' is used as an adverbial of purpose, explaining 'why' the central bank may raise interest rates. 'To' means 'in order to'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa infinitif 'to fight rising inflation' digunakan sebagai adverba tujuan, menerangkan 'mengapa' Rizab Persekutuan mungkin menaikkan kadar faedah. Di sini, 'to' bermaksud 'untuk'.
She saved money to buy a new laptop.
Dia menyimpan wang untuk membeli komputer riba baharu.
EN: In the United States, 'the central bank' refers to the Federal Reserve (often called 'the Fed'). Its decisions on interest rates are closely watched globally because they heavily influence borrowing costs, stock markets, and economic growth worldwide.
EN: Non-defining relative clauses are introduced by 'which' (preceded by a comma) to add extra information about the entire preceding clause. In this sentence, 'which' refers to the whole situation of 'higher interest rates increasing the cost of borrowing'.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan penentu diperkenalkan oleh 'which' (didahului oleh koma) untuk menambah maklumat tambahan tentang keadaan yang diterangkan dalam keseluruhan klausa sebelumnya. Dalam ayat ini, 'which' merujuk kepada keseluruhan peristiwa 'kadar faedah yang lebih tinggi meningkatkan kos pinjaman'.
The company decided to cut its budget, which worried many employees.
Syarikat memutuskan untuk mengurangkan belanjawan, yang membimbangkan ramai pekerja.
EN: Comparative adjectives (e.g., 'higher') are used to compare two things. Here, 'higher interest rates' implies rates that are higher than the current or previous levels.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif perbandingan (contohnya 'higher') digunakan untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Di sini, 'higher interest rates' (kadar faedah yang lebih tinggi) merujuk kepada kadar yang lebih tinggi daripada paras semasa atau sebelumnya.
Lower prices usually attract more customers to the store.
Harga yang lebih rendah biasanya menarik lebih ramai pelanggan ke kedai itu.
EN: In financial markets, the decisions of central banks (like the Federal Reserve in the US) regarding interest rates are closely watched. Higher interest rates are a standard tool to combat inflation, but they make borrowing more expensive for companies. This particularly impacts high-growth sectors like technology and AI, which rely heavily on massive capital investments for research and infrastructure.
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The conjunction 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the reporting verb 'noted'. It reports a statement or fact.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa nama dengan 'that': Kata hubung 'that' di sini memperkenalkan klausa nama yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja laporan 'noted' (menunjukkan), untuk menyatakan fakta atau pandangan.
The report indicated that consumer spending has increased.
Laporan itu menunjukkan bahawa perbelanjaan pengguna telah meningkat.
EN: Adverbial Clause of Time with 'when': The conjunction 'when' introduces a dependent adverbial clause of time, describing the condition or time under which the action in the main clause occurs.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa adverba masa dengan 'when': Kata hubung 'when' (apabila) memperkenalkan klausa adverba masa yang subordinat, untuk menerangkan masa atau keadaan berlakunya tindakan dalam klausa utama.
When interest rates rise, borrowing money becomes more difficult.
Apabila kadar faedah meningkat, meminjam wang menjadi lebih sukar.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: penilaian, penaksiran nilai aset atau syarikat
Dalam konteks: mempunyai alasan yang munasabah, berasas
Dalam konteks: infrastruktur, prasarana asas
Dalam konteks: pergantungan, kebergantungan
Dalam konteks: mencetuskan, menyebabkan
Dalam konteks: penganalisis
Dalam konteks: meningkatkan, memperhebatkan (terutamanya emosi atau kesan)
Dalam konteks: inflasi, kadar kenaikan harga barang dan perkhidmatan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A rapid and large-scale selling of securities or commodities, causing a sharp decline in prices.
jualan panik, penjualan besar-besaran
A rapid rise in US technology stock equity valuations fueled by investments in Internet-based companies in the late 1990s.
gelembung dot-com, gelembung internet
The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage.
kadar faedah
To reduce speed or activity; to make something happen more slowly.
perlahan, mengurangkan kelajuan, merosot