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balk (EN)
動詞、名詞

動詞 “balk”

不定詞 balk; 三単現 balks; 過去形 balked; 過去分詞 balked; 動名詞 balking
  1. ためらう
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. 急に止まる
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. 妨げられる
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. フェイントをかける
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

名詞 “balk”

単数 balk、複数 balks
  1. ボーク
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. フェイントサーブ
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. バークエリア
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. バークラインの後ろの部分
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.