Como Pronunciar "balk at"
expression
BAWK at or BAHK at
BAWK at
Definição
To show reluctance or refuse to do something, especially because it seems difficult, unpleasant, or unreasonable.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbɑɫk/, /ˈbɔk/ /ˈæt
Inglês Britânico
bˈɔːlk/ /ˈæt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BAWK at or BAHK at
UK
BAWK at
Ouça em Contexto
Many students balk at doing extra homework.
He balked at the high price of the ticket.
She balked at eating spicy food.
Investors balked at the idea of funding such a risky project.