baulk
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/bɔːk/
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/bɔːk/
to hesitate or refuse to do something, especially because it seems difficult or dangerous
He baulked at the idea of climbing the steep cliff.
彼は急な崖を登るという考えに尻込みした。
to stop suddenly and refuse to jump over an obstacle, like a horse might do
The horse baulked at the high jump and refused to continue.
馬は高いジャンプを前に尻込みして、続行を拒否した。
to prevent someone from getting or achieving something
He was baulked of his chance to win the race.
彼はレースに勝つ機会を奪われた。