| 词组 | balk at |
| 释义 | Phr V balk at balks, balking, balked balk at sth/doing sth British, American & Australianbaulks, baulking, baulked baulk at sth/doing sth British & Australian to not want to do something or let something happenI balked at the prospect of four hours on a train in his company.I think that most people would baulk at spending so much on a meal. balk atTo be hesitant about doing something or to refuse to do it. My dog balked at leaving the park. The young performer balked at taking the stage at the talent show. balk at somethingto resist and object to something; to shy away from doing something. I hope they don't balk at finishing their work. They will probably balk at it. balk atv. 1. To stop short and refuse to go on to do something: The horse balked at jumping over the fence. 2. To refuse something obstinately or abruptly: The politician balked at the compromise suggested by the opposing party. |
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