balks
['bɔ:ks]
v.
畏缩不前,犹豫( balk的第三人称单数 );
(指马)不肯跑;
例句:
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They braced up the old house with balks of timber.
他们用梁木加固旧房子.
来自《简明英汉词典》
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Lee balks at being described as wealthy.
来自NEWYORKER
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When Ernesto balks at this, Pasquale is furious and threatens to disinherit him.
来自NPR
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Weatherill honourably agrees; Harrison balks at finishing him and the government falls, by a single vote.
来自BBC