Malay 048

bebas ; kebebasan

free (liberty), independent ; freedom

The media should be {free} to report news without fear. After years of hard work, he finally enjoys financial {freedom}.

Media harus _1_ melaporkan berita tanpa rasa takut. Selepas bertahun-tahun bekerja keras, dia akhirnya menikmati _2_ kewangan.

reka ; mereka

design ; (v.) design, fabricate, concoct

The {design} of this house is very modern and energy-efficient. Don't {concoct} ridiculous excuses.

_1_ bentuk rumah ini sangat moden dan menjimatkan tenaga. Jangan _2_ alasan yang tidak masuk akal.

ujian ; menguji

(n.) test ; (v.) …

I need to study for the Math {test} next week. This situation really {tests} my patience.

Saya perlu belajar untuk _1_ Matematik minggu depan. Keadaan ini benar-benar _2_ kesabaran saya.

alasan

reason (justification); excuse

He gave a reasonable {reason} for his lateness. Don't look for {excuses} to avoid completing that work.

Dia memberikan ___ yang munasabah untuk kelewatannya. Jangan cari ___ untuk tidak menyiapkan kerja itu.

sertai ; menyertai

join, participate ; (v.) …

He plans to {join} the marathon running competition next month. Many villagers {participated} in the community effort to clean the surau.

Dia bercadang untuk _1_ pertandingan larian marathon pada bulan hadapan. Ramai penduduk kampung _2_ gotong-royong membersihkan surau.

perubahan

(n.) change

The sudden {change} in weather caused flooding in several areas.

___ cuaca yang mendadak menyebabkan banjir di beberapa kawasan.

menanti

(v.) wait, await; anticipate, look forward to

We are {awaiting} an answer from the company management. The entire country is {looking forward to} the success of national athletes in the Olympic Games.

Kami ___ jawapan daripada pihak pengurusan syarikat. Seluruh negara ___ kejayaan atlet negara di Sukan Olimpik.

kesan ; berkesan

effect, impact ; be effective, impressive

The {effects} of global warming can be seen through increasingly extreme weather changes. This cough medicine is very {effective} in relieving my cough.

_1_ pemanasan global dapat dilihat melalui perubahan cuaca yang semakin melampau. Ubat batuk ini sangat _2_ untuk melegakan batuk saya.

sambung ; menyambung

continue; connect ; (v.) …

Please {connect} this wire to the switch. He {continued} his work after taking a short break.

Tolong _1_ wayar ini kepada suis. Dia _2_ kerjanya setelah berehat sebentar.

pusat

center (central hub or institution)

The city {center} is very busy on weekends. The bank opened a new service {center} in Johor Bahru.

___ bandar ini sangat sibuk pada hujung minggu. Bank itu membuka ___ perkhidmatan baharu di Johor Bahru.

mahir ; kemahiran

skilled, proficient (adj.) ; skill (n.)

She is {skilled} at using graphic design software. The company is looking for employees who possess various technical {skills}.

Dia _1_ menggunakan perisian reka bentuk grafik. Syarikat itu mencari pekerja yang mempunyai pelbagai _2_ teknikal.

mengenali

(v.) know (acquainted); recognize; identify

Do you {know} the young man standing in that corner? He didn't {recognize} me anymore after ten years. After further investigation, the police managed {to identify} the actual cause of the accident.

Adakah anda ___ pemuda yang berdiri di sudut itu? Dia tidak ___ saya lagi selepas sepuluh tahun. Selepas siasatan lanjut, pihak polis berjaya ___ punca sebenar kemalangan itu.