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balk (EN)
动词,名词

动词 “balk”

不定式 balk; 三单 balks; 过式 balked; 过分 balked; 动名 balking
  1. 犹豫
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. 突然停步
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. 被阻止
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. 假动作
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

名词 “balk”

balk,复 balks
  1. 投手犯规
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. 发球假动作
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. 开球区
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. 开球区 (斯诺克)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.