baulk

[US]/bɔːk/
[UK]/bɔk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. 進むのをためらう、 reluctance を示す
vt. 妨げる、 obstruct
n. 障害物、 hindrance、 stumbling block
Word Forms
過去分詞baulked
過去形baulked
複数形baulks
三人称単数baulks
現在分詞baulking

Phrases & Collocations

baulk at challenges

挑戦に躊躇する

Example Sentences

he baulked at such a drastic solution.

彼はそのような過激な解決策に躊躇した。

a tiger baulked of its prey.

虎は獲物を逃した。

he raised every objection he could to baulk this plan.

彼はこの計画を妨げるためにできる限りの異議を唱えた。

the four wooden baulks were each shod with heavy iron heads.

4本の木製のバルクはそれぞれ重い鉄の頭で覆われていた。

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