Buku Headway - Lanjutan - Unit 4

lost cause [Kata benda]

penyebab yang hilang

Ex: After numerous failed attempts , the project seemed like a lost cause .

Setelah banyak upaya gagal, proyek itu tampak seperti penyebab yang hilang.

the (last|final) straw [frasa]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: After months of dealing with her roommate 's constant messiness , the dirty dishes left in the sink were the final straw , and she decided to move out .

gray area [Kata benda]

area abu-abu

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

Ketika datang ke peraturan lingkungan, ada area abu-abu di mana kepentingan ekonomi berbenturan dengan kepedulian ekologis.

to [level] the playing field [frasa]

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding .

slippery slope [Kata benda]

lereng licin

Ex: Allowing one exception to the rule could be the start of a slippery slope toward chaos .

Mengizinkan satu pengecualian terhadap aturan bisa menjadi awal dari lereng licin menuju kekacauan.

wake-up call [Kata benda]

panggilan bangun tidur

Ex: She requested a wake-up call at 6 AM to ensure she would n't miss her early flight .

Dia meminta panggilan bangun tidur pada pukul 6 pagi untuk memastikan dia tidak ketinggalan penerbangan paginya.

a (fine|thin) line [frasa]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: There 's a fine line between confidence and arrogance ; it 's important to strike a balance .

itchy feet [Kata benda]

kaki gatal

Ex: Ever since he was a child , he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands .

Sejak kecil, dia memiliki kaki gatal dan bermimpi menjelajahi negeri yang jauh.

long shot [Kata benda]

usaha putus asa

Ex: Trying to win the lottery is often seen as a long shot , as the odds are astronomically against you .

Mencoba memenangkan lotre sering dilihat sebagai tembakan panjang, karena peluangnya sangat tidak menguntungkan Anda.

raw deal [Kata benda]

perlakuan tidak adil

Ex: I feel like I 'm getting a raw deal in this business partnership .

Saya merasa seperti mendapatkan perlakuan tidak adil dalam kemitraan bisnis ini.

sore point [Kata benda]

titik sensitif

Ex: His missed promotion is a sore point , so try not to bring it up .

Promosi yang terlewat adalah titik sensitif, jadi cobalah untuk tidak membicarakannya.

wishful thinking [Kata benda]

angan-angan

Ex: They dismissed her plans as wishful thinking , given the lack of resources .

Mereka menganggap rencananya sebagai angan-angan, mengingat kurangnya sumber daya.

foregone conclusion [Kata benda]

kesimpulan yang tak terhindarkan

Ex: The team ’s victory was a foregone conclusion , given their strong performance throughout the season .

Kemenangan tim adalah kesimpulan yang tak terelakkan, mengingat kinerja kuat mereka sepanjang musim.

(last|final) resort [Kata benda]

jalan terakhir

Ex: He used his savings as a last resort to pay the bills .

Dia menggunakan tabungannya sebagai jalan terakhir untuk membayar tagihan.

on second thought [frasa]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I initially agreed to the plan , but on second thought , I think it might be too risky .

saving grace [Kata benda]

sifat penebus

Ex: Her sense of humor was the saving grace in an otherwise awkward conversation .

Rasa humornya adalah rahmat penyelamat dalam percakapan yang sebaliknya canggung.

mixed blessing [Kata benda]

berkah campuran

Ex: Winning the lottery turned out to be a mixed blessing , as it brought both wealth and unexpected problems .

Memenangkan lotere ternyata menjadi berkah campuran, karena membawa kekayaan dan masalah yang tidak terduga.

cold feet [Kata benda]

takut

Ex: He had cold feet about going bungee jumping and decided to back out at the last minute .

Dia kaki dingin tentang pergi bungee jumping dan memutuskan untuk mengundurkan diri pada menit terakhir.

hooked [Adjektiva]

kecanduan

Ex: She got hooked on the TV series and finished the entire season in one weekend.

Dia kecanduan serial TV dan menyelesaikan seluruh musim dalam satu akhir pekan.

outcry [Kata benda]

teriakan

Ex: From all corners of society , there arose a unified outcry against the unjust treatment of marginalized communities .

Dari semua penjuru masyarakat, muncul teriakan bersatu menentang perlakuan tidak adil terhadap komunitas yang terpinggirkan.

spiritualism [Kata benda]

spiritualisme

Ex: She was fascinated by spiritualism and attended séances regularly .

Dia terpesona oleh spiritualisme dan rutin menghadiri seans.

hoax [Kata benda]

tipuan

Ex: The news about the celebrity ’s death turned out to be a hoax .

Berita tentang kematian selebritas itu ternyata adalah kebohongan.

bedridden [Adjektiva]

terbaring di tempat tidur

Ex: Sarah 's grandmother became bedridden after breaking her hip , requiring assistance with all daily activities .

Nenek Sarah menjadi terbaring di tempat tidur setelah patah pinggul, membutuhkan bantuan dalam semua aktivitas sehari-hari.

to clutch [kata kerja]

mencengkeram

Ex: He clutched the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the winding mountain road .

Dia mencengkeram setir dengan erat saat melewati jalan gunung yang berliku.

handcuff [Kata benda]

borgol

Ex: The police officer placed the suspect 's hands in handcuffs after arresting him .

Petugas polisi memasang borgol di tangan tersangka setelah menangkapnya.

to dismiss [kata kerja]

mengabaikan

Ex: She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan .

Dia secara teratur menolak saran yang menyimpang dari rencana yang telah ditetapkan.

to withstand [kata kerja]

menahan

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes .

Struktur bangunan yang kokoh dapat menahan angin kencang dan gempa bumi.

acute [Adjektiva]

akut

Ex: Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis .

Jack dirawat di rumah sakit karena serangan akut usus buntu.

to collapse [kata kerja]

pingsan

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat , he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness .

Kelelahan karena panas yang hebat, dia runtuh di trotoar dan kehilangan kesadaran.

inauspicious [Adjektiva]

tidak menguntungkan

Ex: The company ’s inauspicious financial report worried investors .

Laporan keuangan tidak menguntungkan perusahaan itu membuat investor khawatir.

thoughtful [Adjektiva]

perhatian

Ex: She 's thoughtful , always going out of her way to make others feel cared for and appreciated .

Dia perhatian, selalu berusaha ekstra untuk membuat orang lain merasa diperhatikan dan dihargai.

eccentric [Adjektiva]

eksentrik

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads .

Pilihan fashionnya yang eksentrik selalu menarik perhatian.

uncanny [Adjektiva]

tidak wajar

Ex: The uncanny resemblance between the twins , who had never met before , left everyone amazed .

Kemiripan aneh antara si kembar, yang sebelumnya belum pernah bertemu, membuat semua orang terkejut.

deduction [Kata benda]

deduksi

Ex: The detective used logical deduction to identify the culprit from the available clues .

Detektif menggunakan deduksi logis untuk mengidentifikasi pelaku dari petunjuk yang tersedia.

skeptical [Adjektiva]

skeptis

Ex: Despite the promising claims , Lisa remained skeptical about the new diet 's effectiveness .

Meskipun ada klaim yang menjanjikan, Lisa tetap skeptis tentang efektivitas diet baru.

Buku Headway - Lanjutan
Unit 1	Kata Terakhir (Unit 1)	Unit 2	Kata Terakhir (Unit 2)
Unit 3	Kata Terakhir (Unit 3)	Unit 4	Unit 5
Kata Terakhir (Unit 5)	Unit 6	Unit 7	Kata Terakhir (Unit 7)
Unit 8	Kata Terakhir (Unit 8)	Unit 9	Unit 10
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