"balk at" in Chinese (Simplified)
拒绝畏缩犹豫
Definition
因为某事看起来困难、不愉快或不合理而表现出不愿意或拒绝去做。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Balk at' 较正式，常用于人们因不适、疑虑、高要求或风险而犹豫或拒绝的情况。常见搭配有 'balk at the idea/suggestion/price'。不同于直接拒绝，含有犹豫的意味。
Examples
Many students balk at doing extra homework.
许多学生**拒绝**做额外的作业。
He balked at the high price of the ticket.
他对高票价**犹豫了**。
She balked at eating spicy food.
她**拒绝**吃辣的食物。
Investors balked at the idea of funding such a risky project.
投资者对资助这样高风险的项目**犹豫了**。
Don't balk at new challenges—you might surprise yourself.
别**畏缩于**新的挑战——你可能会让自己惊喜。
Most people balk at change, even if it's good for them.
大多数人对改变都会**有所犹豫**，即使对他们有好处。