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B1 · Society, law & politics (1)
B1 · Masyarakat, undang-undang & politik (1)
calon, pemohon
a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
Pegawai pengambilan itu akan menemu duga semua calon bagi jawatan tersebut.
The president of our company is a candidate for the Outstanding Business Award
SinonimapplicantcontendernomineeaspirantentrantAntonimincumbentemployeerejectmahkamah
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
Peguamnya membuat kenyataan di luar mahkamah.
the civil/criminal courts
Sinonimtribunaljudiciarybarbenchsessionhearingjudgementlegal proceedingsAntonimnegotiationagreementcompromisesettlementmenahan, menangkap
to take a person into police custody because they are believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the warehouse manager on suspicion of theft.
Polis menahan pengurus gudang itu kerana disyaki melakukan kecurian.
Two officials were arrested for taking bribes from contractors.
Sinonimapprehenddetaincaptureseizetake into custodybustAntonimreleasefreeliberatedischargeacquitpengawal
a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
border guards
pengawal sempadan
a security guard
SinonimprotectordefenderwatchmansentinelcustodianwardensecurityAntonimthreatdangerneglectdisregardvulnerabilitytugas, kewajipan
something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls.
Saya terpaksa pergi—tugas memanggil.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
SinonimresponsibilityobligationtaskjobfunctionserviceroleAntonimirresponsibilitynegligencederelictiondisregardbom
a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
A bomb exploded in the city centre, but luckily nobody was hurt.
Sebuah bom meletup di tengah bandar, tetapi nasib baik tiada sesiapa yang cedera.
SinonimexplosivegrenademissiledeviceshellAntonimcalmpeacetranquilitykempen
a planned series of activities, such as adverts and events, carried out over a period to achieve a particular goal
The campaign will run on TV and social media for six weeks.
Kempen ini akan disiarkan di TV dan media sosial selama enam minggu.
Our last campaign increased sales by 20% in just two months.
SinonimdriveeffortmovementcrusadepushoperationinitiativeAntoniminactionapathycessationretreatkuasa, kewibawaan
the power to give orders to people
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
Dia kini mempunyai kuasa ke atas orang yang dahulunya menjadi bosnya.
in a position of authority
SinonimpowercontrolcommandinfluencedominionjurisdictionAntonimweaknesssubordinationpowerlessnessinabilityinferiorityadat, kebiasaan
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
Di negara saya, sudah menjadi adat wanita berkahwin pada usia 20 tahun.
the custom of giving presents at Christmas
SinonimtraditionpracticehabitconventionusageritualmannerAntonimunconventionalitydeparturedeviationabnormalityirregularitypilihan raya
the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
to win/lose an election
memenangi/kalah dalam pilihan raya
How many candidates are standing for election?
SinonimvotereferendumballotpollselectionchoiceAntonimappointmentdesignationmandatedictatorshipautocracybendera
a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
This is the Vietnamese flag.
Ini ialah bendera Vietnam.
the flag of Italy
SinonimbannerstandardensignpennantcolorsAntonimdisregardneglecthidebudaya, kebudayaan
connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
economic, social and cultural factors
faktor ekonomi, sosial dan budaya
cultural differences between the two communities
SinonimcivilizationalethnictraditionalartisticAntonimnaturalbiologicalphysicalpertempuran, peperangan
a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
Hampir semua orang pernah mendengar tentang pertempuran di Waterloo.
a gun battle
SinonimfightcombatconflictengagementskirmishAntonimpeacetrucearmisticeagreementharmonylarangan, pengharaman
an official rule that says that something is not allowed
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office.
Akan ada larangan menyeluruh terhadap merokok di pejabat.
SinonimprohibitionembargorestrictioninterdictionvetoAntonimpermissionallowanceapprovalauthorizationconsentmajlis, upacara
a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
The graduation ceremony lasted 4 hours.
Majlis konvokesyen itu berlangsung selama 4 jam.
SinonimriteobservanceformalityservicefunctioncelebrationpageantsolemnityAntoniminformalityspontaneitycasualnesspertempuran, peperangan, pergaduhan
the activity of being involved in a battle against an enemy
Heavy fighting broke out near the border late last night.
Pertempuran sengit tercetus berhampiran sempadan lewat malam tadi.
SinonimcombatstrugglebattlewarfareAntonimpeacesurrenderagreement
