Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Istilah dan Ucapan Linguistik

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alias

[Kata benda]

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

alias, nama samaran

Ex: During his undercover mission , he was forced to use an alias to infiltrate the organization .Selama misi penyamarannya, dia dipaksa menggunakan **alias** untuk menyusup ke organisasi.

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adage

[Kata benda]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

pepatah, peribahasa

Ex: In times of adversity , he finds solace in the adage " this too shall pass , " reminding himself that difficult situations are temporary .Di saat-saat sulit, ia menemukan penghiburan dalam **pepatah** "ini juga akan berlalu," mengingatkan dirinya sendiri bahwa situasi sulit adalah sementara.

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appellation

[Kata benda]

a name, title, or term used to identify and distinguish a person, place, or thing

sebutan, penamaan

Ex: She disliked the appellation given to her by the press .Dia tidak menyukai **sebutan** yang diberikan pers kepadanya.

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aphorism

[Kata benda]

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

aforisme, pepatah

Ex: Philosophers often use aphorisms to distill complex ideas .Filsuf sering menggunakan **aforisme** untuk menyuling ide-ide kompleks.

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apothegm

[Kata benda]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apotegma, pepatah

Ex: The motivational speaker ’s speech was peppered with apothegms that resonated with the audience .Pidato pembicara motivasi dipenuhi dengan **aforisme** yang beresonansi dengan audiens.

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argot

[Kata benda]

a special set of words or expressions used by a particular group, often to keep communication private or exclusive

bahasa gaul, jargon

Ex: The prison argot was incomprehensible to new inmates .**Bahasa gaul** penjara tidak dapat dipahami oleh narapidana baru.

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banter

[Kata benda]

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

candaan, olok-olok

Ex: Their banter masked a deep mutual respect .**Gurauan** mereka menyembunyikan rasa hormat timbal balik yang mendalam.

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digression

[Kata benda]

a deviation from the main subject under focus or discussion

penyimpangan, keluar dari topik

Ex: He used the digression to lighten the mood .Dia menggunakan **penyimpangan** untuk meringankan suasana.

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litany

[Kata benda]

a long and repetitive account, list, or recital, often of complaints or problems

sebuah litani, sebuah daftar panjang

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neologism

[Kata benda]

the process of inventing a word

neologisme, pembuatan kata

Ex: Some neologisms become part of everyday language usage , while others remain obscure or limited to specific subcultures .Beberapa **neologisme** menjadi bagian dari penggunaan bahasa sehari-hari, sementara yang lain tetap tidak jelas atau terbatas pada subkultur tertentu.

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onomatopoeia

[Kata benda]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatope, kata yang meniru suara yang diwakilinya

Ex: The use of onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .Penggunaan **onomatopoe** menambah kejelasan dan ketepatan dalam tulisan deskriptif.

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patois

[Kata benda]

a local or regional form of a language, often considered less formal or standard than the official version

logat, dialek

Ex: The poet incorporated local patois into her verses .Penyair itu memasukkan **patois** lokal ke dalam sajak-sajaknya.

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preamble

[Kata benda]

an introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose

pembukaan, pendahuluan

Ex: The legal brief began with a preamble that clarified the case 's background and significance .Briaf hukum dimulai dengan **mukadimah** yang menjelaskan latar belakang dan pentingnya kasus.

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query

[Kata benda]

a request for information or clarification, often in the form of a question

pertanyaan, permintaan

Ex: The journalist 's query was ignored by the spokesperson .**Pertanyaan** jurnalis itu diabaikan oleh juru bicara.

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simile

[Kata benda]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

perumpamaan, perbandingan

Ex: The poet 's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .Penggunaan **perumpamaan** oleh penyair yang membandingkan bintang dengan berlian di langit menambahkan sentuhan keindahan dan kilau pada pemandangan malam.

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tautology

[Kata benda]

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautologi, pengulangan yang tidak perlu

Ex: Writers and speakers are often advised to avoid tautology to ensure their communication is clear and concise without unnecessary repetition .Penulis dan pembicara sering disarankan untuk menghindari **tautologi** untuk memastikan komunikasi mereka jelas dan ringkas tanpa pengulangan yang tidak perlu.

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treatise

[Kata benda]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

risalah, disertasi

Ex: The medical researcher authored a treatise on infectious diseases , detailing new treatments and prevention methods .Peneliti medis menulis sebuah **risalah** tentang penyakit menular, merinci perawatan dan metode pencegahan baru.

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maxim

[Kata benda]

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

maksim, prinsip

Ex: " A penny saved is a penny earned " is a maxim advocating frugality and the importance of saving money ."Satu sen yang disimpan adalah satu sen yang diperoleh" adalah **maksim** yang menganjurkan penghematan dan pentingnya menabung uang.

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delineation

[Kata benda]

a visual or verbal representation of something

penggambaran, deskripsi

Ex: The documentary provided a clear delineation of the events leading up to the war .Laporan itu menawarkan **gambaran** yang tajam tentang masalah tersebut.

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entreaty

[Kata benda]

a request made with sincerity or desperation

permohonan, permintaan yang sungguh-sungguh

Ex: His sincere entreaty for forgiveness resonated deeply with her , and she decided to give him another chance .**Permohonan** tahanan untuk belas kasihan tidak dihiraukan.

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it is an ill wind that blows no one any good

[kalimat]

used to express that even an undesirable situation will often benefit someone

Ex: His injury was unfortunate, but it gave him time to write his book—an ill wind that blows no one any good.

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one swallow does not make a summer

[kalimat]

used to indicate that a single occurrence or piece of evidence is insufficient to establish a trend or draw a firm conclusion

Ex: Winning one game does not guarantee success for the entire season.One swallow does not make a summer in sports.

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to put the cart before the horse

[frasa]

to not do things in order

Ex: Launching a marketing campaign without understanding your target audience is like putting the cart before the horse.

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shibboleth

[Kata benda]

a specific word or phrase used to identify or differentiate individuals

kata atau frasa tertentu yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi atau membedakan individu, sebuah shibboleth

Ex: In some historical conflicts , a shibboleth was used to uncover spies or infiltrators posing as locals .Dalam beberapa konflik sejarah, sebuah **shibboleth** digunakan untuk mengungkap mata-mata atau penyusup yang menyamar sebagai penduduk lokal.

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sum and substance

[frasa]

the main idea of something, often after removing extra details

Ex: Her summary conveyed the sum and substance without unnecessary jargon.

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kernel

[Kata benda]

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information

inti, esensi