balks

[US]/bɔːlks/
[UK]/baʊlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.畏缩不前,犹豫;(指马)不肯跑;阻止
n.未耕地

Phrases & Collocations

balks at nothing

无所畏惧

balks at criticism

对批评敏感

Example Sentences

she balks at the idea of moving to a new city.

她对搬到新城市的想法感到犹豫。

he balks when asked to take on more responsibilities.

当被要求承担更多责任时,他感到退缩。

the dog balks at jumping into the water.

那只狗对跳进水里感到畏惧。

many employees balk at the new company policies.

许多员工对新的公司政策感到不满。

she balks at the thought of public speaking.

她对公众演讲的想法感到恐惧。

he balks at the price of the new car.

他对新车的价格感到犹豫。

they balk at the suggestion to work overtime.

他们对加班的建议感到反感。

she often balks at making decisions quickly.

她常常对快速做决定感到犹豫。

he balks at the idea of changing his routine.

他对改变日常生活的想法感到不安。

the child balks at trying new foods.

那个孩子对尝试新食物感到抗拒。

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