balked
['bɔ:kt]
v.
畏缩不前，犹豫( balk的过去式和过去分词 );
（指马）不肯跑;
例句:
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He balked in his speech.
他忽然中断讲演.
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They balked the robber's plan.
他们使强盗的计划受到挫败.
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Last October the bank balked, alarmed that a $24m profit had turned into a $20m deficit.
去年10月，由于对2,400万美元的利润变成了2,000万的亏损感到担心，这家银行畏缩了。
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When a Nixon supporter balked, Buchanan held firm.
来自NEWYORKER
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Money managers have balked at several deals in recent weeks.
来自WSJ
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Little wonder they balked, making progress far more difficult.
来自WSJ