Buku Headway - Lanjutan - Unit 4

Di sini Anda akan menemukan kosakata dari Unit 4 di buku pelajaran Headway Advanced, seperti "hoax", "lost cause", "bedridden", dll.

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lost cause

[Kata benda]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

penyebab yang hilang, kasus yang tidak ada harapan

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners .Taman yang terabaikan dianggap sebagai **sebab yang hilang** oleh pemilik rumah baru.

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the last 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: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .

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gray area

[Kata benda]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

area abu-abu, wilayah abu-abu

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Batas privasi di era digital sering kali berada di **area abu-abu**, menimbulkan pertanyaan penting tentang data pribadi dan pengawasan.

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to level the playing field

[frasa]

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

Ex: The new rules aim level the playing field between small and large companies .

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slippery slope

[Kata benda]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

lereng licin, jalan licin

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set a slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .Menyetujui satu permintaan yang tidak adil dapat menetapkan **lereng licin** untuk permintaan yang lebih tidak masuk akal.

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wake-up call

[Kata benda]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

panggilan bangun tidur, layanan bangun tidur

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .Mereka meminta **panggilan bangun** untuk bersiap-siap dengan baik untuk ekskursi pagi mereka.

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a fine line

[frasa]

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

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.

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itchy feet

[Kata benda]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

kaki gatal, keinginan kuat untuk bepergian

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Meskipun dia memiliki rumah yang nyaman, **keinginannya untuk bepergian** mendorongnya untuk melakukan petualangan backpacking melintasi Eropa.

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long shot

[Kata benda]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

usaha putus asa, tembakan dalam kegelapan

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Meminta tanda tangan aktor terkenal di terminal bandara yang ramai adalah **usaha yang sulit**, tetapi dia setuju, membuat penggemar sangat senang.

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raw deal

[Kata benda]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

perlakuan tidak adil, kesepakatan yang tidak adil

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .Karyawan merasa mereka telah diberikan **perlakuan tidak adil** ketika tunjangan mereka tiba-tiba dipotong.

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sore point

[Kata benda]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

titik sensitif, masalah pelik

Ex: The broken air conditioning was a sore point during their summer vacation .AC yang rusak adalah **titik sensitif** selama liburan musim panas mereka.

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wishful thinking

[Kata benda]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

angan-angan, khayalan

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Berharap menyelesaikan proyek dalam satu hari hanyalah **angan-angan**.

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foregone conclusion

[Kata benda]

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

kesimpulan yang tak terhindarkan, hasil yang pasti

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was a foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .Semua orang tahu keputusan itu adalah **kesimpulan yang tak terelakkan**, bahkan sebelum pertemuan dimulai.

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last resort

[Kata benda]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

jalan terakhir, upaya terakhir

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .Dia mempertimbangkan untuk pindah kembali ke rumah sebagai **pilihan terakhir**.

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on second thought

[frasa]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .

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saving grace

[Kata benda]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

sifat penebus, faktor penyelamat

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was its saving grace.Meski ukurannya kecil, efisiensi bahan bakar mobil adalah **rahmat penyelamatnya**.

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mixed blessing

[Kata benda]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

berkah campuran, hadiah bermata dua

Ex: For some , social media is a mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .Bagi sebagian orang, media sosial adalah **berkah campuran**, menghubungkan orang tetapi menyebarkan misinformasi.

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cold feet

[Kata benda]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

takut, panik

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .Atlet mengalami **kaki dingin** sebelum balapan kejuaraan, merasa kewalahan oleh tekanan dan harapan.

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hooked

[Adjektiva]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

kecanduan, antusias

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.Begitu dia mulai jogging setiap pagi, dia menjadi **kecanduan** pada rutinitas itu.

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outcry

[Kata benda]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

teriakan, protes

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .Media sosial memperbesar **kemarahan** terhadap perlakuan tidak adil pada pekerja.

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spiritualism

[Kata benda]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritualisme, kepercayaan terhadap roh

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .**Spiritualisme** menjadi populer pada abad ke-19 ketika orang-orang berusaha menghubungi orang mati.

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hoax

[Kata benda]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

tipuan, kebohongan

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Museum memamerkan artefak kuno yang dikatakan kemudian terbukti sebagai **tipuan**.

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bedridden

[Adjektiva]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

terbaring di tempat tidur, terlantar di tempat tidur

Ex: The elderly man became bedridden due to severe arthritis .Pria tua itu menjadi **terbaring di tempat tidur** karena arthritis yang parah.

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to clutch

[kata kerja]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

mencengkeram, memegang erat

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .Detektif itu secara naluriah **menggenggam** senter ketika mendengar suara yang tidak terduga.

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handcuff

[Kata benda]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

borgol, belenggu

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .Dia mendengar suara khas **borgol** yang terkunci saat polisi mengamankan tersangka.

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to dismiss

[kata kerja]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

mengabaikan, menolak

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .Minggu lalu, manajer **menolak** sebuah proposal yang tidak sejalan dengan tujuan perusahaan.

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to withstand

[kata kerja]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

menahan, bertahan

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .Kain yang digunakan dalam furnitur luar ruangan dirancang untuk **menahan** paparan cuaca buruk.

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acute

[Adjektiva]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

akut, parah

Ex: Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .Emily didiagnosis dengan bronkitis **akut** setelah mengalami batuk mendadak, nyeri dada, dan kesulitan bernapas.

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to collapse

[kata kerja]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

pingsan, runtuh

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .Flu melemahkannya hingga dia harus dirawat di rumah sakit setelah **pingsan** di rumah.

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inauspicious

[Adjektiva]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

tidak menguntungkan, buruk

Ex: The team ’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .Kekalahan **sial** tim dalam pertandingan pertama menetapkan nada negatif untuk turnamen.

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thoughtful

[Adjektiva]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

perhatian, penuh perhatian

Ex: The thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .Rekan kerja yang **perhatian** menawarkan kata-kata dorongan dan dukungan di saat-saat sulit.

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eccentric

[Adjektiva]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

eksentrik, orisinal

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .Profesor yang **eksentrik** sering mengadakan kelas di taman.

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uncanny

[Adjektiva]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

tidak wajar, misterius

Ex: He had an uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .Dia memiliki cara **aneh** untuk mengetahui dengan tepat apa yang dipikirkan orang lain.

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deduction

[Kata benda]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deduksi, penalaran deduktif

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .Dari aturan umum, dia membuat **deduksi** yang jelas tentang apa yang harus dilakukan selanjutnya.

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skeptical

[Adjektiva]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

skeptis, meragukan

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Wartawan itu mempertahankan perspektif **skeptis**, mengkritik sumber-sumber sebelum menerbitkan cerita kontroversial.

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