balk
UK/bɒ:k/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To refuse to proceed or cooperate; to stop short and hesitate
逡巡不前，拒绝前进，阻碍
n.
An obstacle or hindrance; an illegal pitching motion in baseball
障碍；（棒球）投手犯规动作
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbalkother
=balk
Example Sentences
- 1.
The horse began to balk at the jump despite careful training.
- 2.
Nothing could balk her determination to achieve her ambitious goals.