balk [bɒ:k]
n. 障碍, 错误, 失败
vt. 阻止, 错过, 推诿
vi. 逡巡不前
n.
- the area on a billiard table behind the balkline;
baulk
- a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress;
hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap - one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof;
rafter, baulk - an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
v.
- refuse to comply;
resist, baulk, jib

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