Cari
to balk
01
ragu-ragu, menghindar
to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant
Dialect
American
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Contoh-contoh
He balked at the idea of taking on such a risky project.
Dia ragu-ragu pada ide mengambil proyek yang sangat berisiko seperti itu.
He was balking at the thought of climbing the dangerous mountain.
Dia ragu-ragu memikirkan mendaki gunung yang berbahaya.
Balk
01
balk, gerakan ilegal
(in baseball) an illegal action by the pitcher, such as a deceptive motion or failure to complete a pitch that results in base runners advancing
Contoh-contoh
The umpire called a balk, allowing the runner to advance to second base.
Wasit memanggil balk, memungkinkan pelari untuk maju ke base kedua.
His hesitation during the windup was ruled a balk.
Keragu-raguannya selama windup dinyatakan sebagai balk.
02
Sebuah balok atap, Sebuah kasau rangka
a structural beam used to support the roof of a building, typically sloped and arranged in parallel
Contoh-contoh
The carpenter inspected each balk for signs of rot before restoring the roof.
Tukang kayu memeriksa setiap balok untuk tanda-tanda pembusukan sebelum memulihkan atap.
Heavy snow put pressure on the wooden balks supporting the barn.
Salju lebat memberikan tekanan pada balok kayu yang menopang lumbung.
03
rintangan, hambatan
something that prevents or slows down movement or progress
Contoh-contoh
Fear of failure became a mental balk to his success.
Ketakutan akan kegagalan menjadi rintangan mental bagi kesuksesannya.
Her indecision acted as a balk to completing the project.
Keragu-raguannya bertindak sebagai hambatan untuk menyelesaikan proyek.
04
area awal, balk
(in cue sports) the rectangular area at one end of the table, where certain rules restrict ball placement and play
Contoh-contoh
The cue ball was placed in the balk area for the break.
Bola putih ditempatkan di area balk untuk break.
He struggled to make a clean shot from within the balk.
Dia kesulitan melakukan tembakan bersih dari dalam balk.
Pohon Leksikal
balker
balking
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