balk
balk
bɑlk
baalk
British pronunciation
/bˈɔːlk/

英語での「balk」の定義と意味

to balk
01

躊躇する, しり込みする

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant
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example
He balked at the idea of taking on such a risky project.
彼はそのような危険なプロジェクトを引き受けるという考えに躊躇した
Balk
01

ボーク, 不正投球

(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
example
The umpire called a balk, allowing the runner to advance to second base.
審判はボークを宣告し、走者が二塁に進むことを許可した。
02

屋根の梁, 小屋組の垂木

a structural beam used to support the roof of a building, typically sloped and arranged in parallel
example
The carpenter inspected each balk for signs of rot before restoring the roof.
大工は屋根を修復する前に、腐敗の兆候がないか各 を点検した。
03

障害, 妨害

something that prevents or slows down movement or progress
example
Fear of failure became a mental balk to his success.
失敗への恐怖が彼の成功への精神的障害となった。
04

スタートエリア, バルク

(in cue sports) the rectangular area at one end of the table, where certain rules restrict ball placement and play
example
The cue ball was placed in the balk area for the break.
ブレイクのために白いボールがバルクエリアに置かれた。
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