"balking" 怎么发音

word

BAWK-ing

释义

If someone is balking, they are suddenly unwilling to do something or hesitate to continue. It can also mean refusing to accept or go along with something.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɔkɪŋ

英式英语

bˈɔːlkɪŋ

简化发音

美式

BAWK-ing

英式

BAWK-ing

语境中听

He is balking at the idea of moving to a new city.

The horse kept balking before jumping the fence.

Some children are balking at eating their vegetables.

I tried to convince her, but she kept balking even after hearing all the reasons.