EN: The word 'Part' is used to divide a text or lesson into smaller sections. When followed by a letter like 'A', it labels a specific section.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "Part" digunakan untuk membahagikan teks atau pelajaran kepada bahagian yang lebih kecil. Apabila diikuti oleh huruf (seperti "A"), ia menandakan bahagian tertentu.
Part B is about food.
Bahagian B adalah tentang makanan.
EN: In English textbooks, sections are often labeled with letters (Part A, B, C) or numbers (Part 1, 2, 3) to organize the flow of learning.
EN: The phrase 'growing up' uses the '-ing' form of the verb 'grow' to describe the continuous process of becoming an adult.
Bahasa Melayu: "growing up" menggunakan bentuk "-ing" bagi kata kerja "grow" untuk menerangkan proses berterusan menjadi dewasa.
Growing up is not always easy.
Membesar tidak selalunya mudah.
EN: In English, 'growing up' refers to the physical, emotional, and social development from a child to an adult.
EN: The phrasal verb 'run into' means to meet someone by chance, rather than planning to see them.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja "run into" bermaksud "bertemu" seseorang secara kebetulan, bukan dengan janji temu.
I ran into my teacher at the supermarket.
Saya terserempak dengan guru saya di pasar raya.
EN: In English, 'cousin' is used for both male and female relatives, and for both maternal and paternal sides, unlike the specific terms used in Chinese (e.g., 堂哥, 表妹).
EN: The phrase 'can't believe' is used to express strong surprise or shock about a situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "can't believe" digunakan untuk menyatakan rasa sangat terkejut atau terperanjat tentang sesuatu situasi.
I can't believe it's already Monday.
Saya tidak percaya hari ini sudah hari Isnin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing genuine surprise when meeting an old friend is a common way to show warmth and friendliness.
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb used to describe someone's appearance. It is followed by an adjective. Adding '-er' to an adjective makes it a 'comparative' form, used to show a change or difference.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "look" ialah kata kerja penghubung yang digunakan untuk menerangkan penampilan seseorang. Ia diikuti oleh kata adjektif. Dengan menambah "-er" pada akhir kata adjektif, ia menjadi "bentuk perbandingan", yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan perubahan atau perbezaan.
史丹 looks happier today.
Stan nampak lebih gembira hari ini.
EN: In Western culture, telling someone they look 'older' can be a compliment when they are transitioning from childhood to adulthood (meaning they look more mature), but should be used carefully with adults.
EN: The phrase 'You're right' uses the contraction 'You're' (You + are) followed by an adjective to agree with someone's statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "You're right" menggunakan singkatan "You're" (You + are) diikuti oleh kata adjektif, untuk menunjukkan persetujuan dengan kenyataan pihak lain.
You're late for school.
Anda lewat ke sekolah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'You're right' is a very common and polite way to acknowledge someone's point of view during a conversation.
EN: Use the past tense verb 'grew' (the past form of 'grow') to talk about physical changes or height increases that happened in the past, such as 'last year'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja lampau "grew" (bentuk lampau bagi "grow") untuk menerangkan perubahan fizikal atau pertumbuhan ketinggian yang berlaku pada masa lalu, contohnya dengan menambah "last year" (tahun lepas) di hujung ayat.
He grew five centimeters over the summer.
Dia bertambah tinggi lima sentimeter semasa cuti sekolah.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the metric system (centimeters) is used in scientific or medical contexts, but some regions (like the US) might use feet and inches for height in daily conversation. However, centimeters are universally understood.
EN: The verb 'seem' is a linking verb used to describe a person's appearance or state. It is followed by an adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "seem" ialah kata kerja penghubung yang digunakan untuk menerangkan penampilan atau keadaan seseorang. Ia biasanya diikuti oleh kata adjektif.
史丹 seems happy today.
Stan nampak sangat gembira hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on someone looking 'different' in a positive context (like growing up or losing weight) is a common way to acknowledge their progress or maturity.
EN: 'Yeah' is an informal way to say 'yes'. It is very common in spoken English to show agreement or to confirm a statement.
Bahasa Melayu: "Yeah" ialah cara tidak formal untuk menyebut "yes". Ia sangat biasa dalam bahasa Inggeris pertuturan untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau pengesahan sesuatu kenyataan.
Yeah, I think so too.
Ya, saya pun berpendapat begitu.
EN: In casual American English, 'Yeah' is used much more frequently than 'Yes'. However, in formal situations (like a job interview), 'Yes' is preferred.
EN: Use 'not... anymore' to say that a situation has changed and is no longer true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "not... anymore" untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu situasi telah berubah dan tidak lagi benar.
I don't live in Taipei anymore.
Saya tidak lagi tinggal di Taipei.
EN: 'Baby fat' refers to the natural plumpness of a child's face or body, which often disappears as they grow into teenagers or adults. In English, calling someone 'chubby' is slightly more polite than 'fat', but should still be used carefully.
EN: Use 'sound like' followed by a sentence to describe an impression based on what someone says.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sound like" diikuti dengan ayat yang lengkap untuk menerangkan tanggapan atau perasaan yang anda peroleh daripada apa yang diperkatakan oleh pihak lain.
You sound like you had a great time.
Kedengaran seperti anda berseronok.
EN: In English, using 'You sound like...' is a common way to show empathy and active listening, reflecting the speaker's observation of the listener's emotions.
EN: A rhetorical question is used to emphasize a point where the answer is obvious. 'Who wouldn't be?' means 'Everyone would be (happy/pleased)'.
Bahasa Melayu: Soalan retorik digunakan untuk menekankan sesuatu perkara yang jawapannya sudah jelas. "Who wouldn't be?" bermaksud "semua orang akan (gembira/berpuas hati)".
It's a beautiful day. Who wouldn't be happy?
Cuaca hari ini sangat baik. Siapa yang tidak akan gembira?
EN: In English, rhetorical questions like this are very common to show agreement or to express that a feeling is natural and universal.
EN: Use 'not only A but also B' to connect two similar ideas or qualities. It emphasizes that both things are true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "not only A but also B" untuk menghubungkan dua idea atau ciri yang serupa. Ia menekankan bahawa kedua-dua perkara itu adalah benar, bersamaan dengan "bukan sahaja... tetapi juga...".
She is not only smart but also kind.
Dia bukan sahaja bijak tetapi juga baik hati.
EN: In English, 'feel good' can refer to both physical health and emotional happiness. In this context, Stan is expressing self-confidence after his physical changes.
EN: The word 'That' refers to a situation or something someone just said. 'Great' is an adjective used to describe that situation.
Bahasa Melayu: "That" merujuk kepada situasi atau perkara yang baru sahaja disebut oleh pihak lain. "Great" ialah kata adjektif yang digunakan untuk menerangkan bahawa situasi itu sangat baik.
That is good.
Itu bagus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'That's great' is a very common and polite way to show support and enthusiasm when someone shares good news.
EN: Use the pattern 'be happy for someone' to express that you are glad about someone else's success or good news.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan corak ayat "be happy for someone" untuk menyatakan bahawa anda gembira tentang kejayaan atau berita baik seseorang.
We are all happy for you.
Kami semua gembira untuk anda.
EN: In Western culture, it is very common and polite to explicitly state that you are happy for someone's achievements or positive changes, like Stan's physical growth and confidence.
EN: Interjections are words used to express strong feelings or sudden emotions. 'Wow' is used to show surprise, wonder, or pleasure.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata seru ialah perkataan yang digunakan untuk menyatakan perasaan yang kuat atau emosi yang tiba-tiba. "Wow" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kejutan, kekaguman, atau kegembiraan.
Wow, you look great today!
Wah, anda nampak hebat hari ini!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Wow' is a very common and versatile reaction. It is often used to show genuine interest or admiration when someone shares news or shows a new look, as 法蘭 does here for 史丹.
EN: The pattern 'be used to' means being familiar with something through experience. It is followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak ayat "be used to" bermaksud berasa "biasa" atau "familiar" dengan sesuatu melalui pengalaman. Ia diikuti oleh kata nama atau kata kerja -ing.
I am used to the cold weather.
Saya sudah biasa dengan cuaca sejuk.
EN: In English, 'I'm not used to this' is often used when someone receives unexpected kindness or a compliment, reflecting a modest or surprised reaction.
EN: Use 'such a/an + noun' to emphasize the quality of someone or something, often expressing surprise or strong feeling.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "such a/an + kata nama" untuk menekankan kualiti seseorang atau sesuatu, biasanya untuk menyatakan kejutan atau perasaan yang kuat.
He is such a good friend.
Dia memang seorang sahabat yang baik.
EN: In English, calling someone a 'gentleman' often implies they are being polite, helpful, or well-mannered, especially toward others. It is a common compliment for a young man who has matured.
EN: The phrase 'a part of' is used to show that something belongs to or is included in a larger process or group.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "a part of" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu adalah sebahagian daripada proses atau kumpulan yang lebih besar.
Making mistakes is a part of learning.
Membuat kesilapan adalah sebahagian daripada pembelajaran.
EN: The phrase 'growing up' refers to the process of becoming an adult, both physically and emotionally. In this context, it explains why Stan's behavior and appearance have changed.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: percaya, yakin; di sini merujuk kepada rasa terkejut terhadap apa yang dilihat.
Dalam konteks: sentimeter, unit ukuran panjang.
Dalam konteks: berbeza, tidak sama.
Dalam konteks: berat badan.
Dalam konteks: kelihatan, tampak.
Dalam konteks: gemuk bulat, berisi (biasanya dengan konotasi comel).
Dalam konteks: berasa gembira, berpuas hati.
Dalam konteks: lelaki yang sopan, berbudi bahasa.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to meet someone by chance
Terserempak
to gradually become an adult
Membesar, dewasa
the fat on a child's body that disappears as they grow up
Lemak bayi
used to say that two related things are true
Bukan sahaja... malah juga
to be accustomed to something
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