"balk at" 怎么发音
expression
ˈbɑɫk/, /ˈbɔk/ /ˈæt
BAWK at or BAHK at
bˈɔːlk/ /ˈæt
BAWK at
释义
To show reluctance or refuse to do something, especially because it seems difficult, unpleasant, or unreasonable.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbɑɫk/, /ˈbɔk/ /ˈæt
英式英语
bˈɔːlk/ /ˈæt
简化发音
美式
BAWK at or BAHK at
英式
BAWK at
语境中听
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.