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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)

B2 · Masyarakat, undang-undang & politik (1)

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    association(noun)

    /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn/

    persatuan, pertubuhan

    an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose

    Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency

    Syarikat telefon tempatan menubuhkan sebuah persatuan untuk mencapai matlamat bersama, memenuhi keperluan bersama dan meningkatkan kecekapan.

    Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support

    Sinonimorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederation
    Antonimindividualseparationdissociationisolation
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    conservative(adjective)

    /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

    konservatif, tradisional

    opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values

    Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.

    Pengundi yang lebih tua sering mempunyai pandangan yang lebih konservatif tentang isu sosial.

    Sinonimtraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wing
    Antonimliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemodern
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    domestic(adjective)

    /dəˈmestɪk/

    domestik, dalam negeri

    of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international

    The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.

    Kerajaan sedang berusaha meningkatkan permintaan domestik dan menyokong perniagaan tempatan.

    Sinoniminternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenous
    Antonimforeigninternationalalienexternal
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    aid(noun)

    /eɪd/

    bantuan

    money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations

    The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.

    Kerajaan menghantar bantuan makanan ke kawasan yang dilanda banjir.

    Sinonimassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefit
    Antonimhindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharm
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    conflict(noun)

    /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/

    konflik, pertelingkahan

    a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument

    When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.

    Apabila konflik berlaku, kami bekerjasama untuk mencari penyelesaian.

    conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties

    Sinonimdisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfriction
    Antonimpeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcord
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    accuse(verb)

    /əˈkjuːz/

    menuduh

    to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

    The government was accused of incompetence.

    Kerajaan dituduh tidak cekap.

    They stand accused of crimes against humanity.

    Sinonimchargeimpeachindictblameallege
    Antonimexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcuse
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    blame(verb)

    /bleɪm/

    menyalahkan

    to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad

    She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.

    Dia tidak menyalahkan sesiapa atas kematian bapanya.

    A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.

    Sinonimaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefault
    Antonimpraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgive
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    bullet(noun)

    /ˈbʊlɪt/

    peluru

    a small metal object that is fired from a gun

    He was killed by a bullet in the head.

    Dia terbunuh akibat peluru di kepala.

    bullet wounds

    Sinonimshotprojectilecartridgepellet
    Antonimpeacesafetyprotection
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    council(noun)

    /ˈkaʊnsl/

    majlis, majlis perbandaran

    a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county

    The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.

    Majlis perbandaran bertanggungjawab menjaga kebersihan jalan.

    a city/county/borough/district council

    Sinonimassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenate
    Antonimindividualone person
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    defend(verb)

    /dɪˈfend/

    mempertahankan

    to protect somebody/something from attack

    How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?

    Bagaimana kita hendak mempertahankan tanah air kita jika kita tiada tentera?

    Troops have been sent to defend the borders.

    Sinonimprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserve
    Antonimattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexpose
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    affair(noun)

    /əˈfer/

    hal ehwal, urusan

    events that are of public interest or political importance

    affairs of state

    hal ehwal negara

    an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries)

    Sinonimmatterincidenteventbusinessrelationshipliaison
    Antonimpeacecalmtranquility
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    armed(adjective)

    /ɑːrmd/

    bersenjata

    involving the use of weapons

    an armed robbery

    rompakan bersenjata

    an international armed conflict(= a war)

    Sinonimweaponizedequippedfittedpreparedcarrying weapons
    Antonimunarmeddefenselessunprotectedvulnerable
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    capture(verb)

    /ˈkæptʃər/

    menangkap, menawan

    to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from

    The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.

    Para pemburu menangkap burung yang jarang ditemui itu dan menjualnya kepada sebuah zoo.

    Sinonimseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatch
    Antonimreleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfail
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    crisis(noun)

    /ˈkraɪsɪs/

    krisis

    a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made

    We provide help to families in crisis situations.

    Kami memberikan bantuan kepada keluarga yang berada dalam situasi krisis.

    The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).

    Sinonimemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastrophe
    Antonimstabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormality
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    arms(noun)

    /ɑːrmz/

    senjata

    weapons, especially as used by the army, navy , etc.

    arms and ammunition

    senjata dan peluru

    Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms.

    Sinonimweaponryweaponsfirearmsordnancearmament
    Antonimpeacedisarmament
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    civil(adjective)

    /ˈsɪvl/

    awam, sivil

    connected with the people who live in a country

    civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)

    kerusuhan awam (= yang dicetuskan oleh kumpulan rakyat dalam sesebuah negara)

    Turkish

    Sinonimpolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-military
    Antonimrudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartial
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    commission(noun)

    /kəˈmɪʃn/

    komisen

    money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price

    The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.

    Hotel itu membayar komisen sepuluh peratus kepada ejen pelancongan atas jualan bilik.

    Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.

    Sinonimauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorder
    Antonimrecalldismissfirerejectcancel
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    elect(verb)

    /ɪˈlekt/

    memilih, mengundi

    to choose somebody to do a particular job by voting for them

    the newly elected government

    kerajaan yang baru dipilih

    an elected assembly/leader/representative

    Sinonimchooseselectappointdesignatevote for
    Antonimrejectdismissdeclinedefeatunseat
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    dominate(verb)

    /ˈdɑːmɪneɪt/

    menguasai, mendominasi

    to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way

    One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.

    Satu keluarga yang berkuasa telah menguasai politik di rantau itu selama beberapa dekad.

    Sinonimcontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugate
    Antonimsubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrender
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    defence(noun)

    /dɪˈfens/

    pertahanan

    the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.

    The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.

    Menara-menara itu pernah menjadi sebahagian penting daripada pertahanan bandar itu.

    Sinonimprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguard
    Antonimattackoffensevulnerabilityassault
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    citizen(noun)

    /ˈsɪtɪzn/

    warganegara, rakyat

    a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country

    He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.

    Dia seorang warganegara bertanggungjawab yang sentiasa mengundi dalam pilihan raya.

    Sinonimnationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmember
    Antonimalienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen