v.畏缩，回避，逡巡不前，突然拒绝前行(如跳越障碍物等)，阻止，阻碍
n.障碍；阻滞；梁木；动作失败

The construction workers were baulking at the difficult task ahead of them.
这些建筑工人对前方艰巨的任务感到犹豫不前。
She refused to baulk at the high price, determined to get that vintage car.
她毫不犹豫地接受了高价，决心要得到那辆古董车。
He showed no signs of balking when asked to do the extra work.
当被要求做额外的工作时，他没有表现出任何迟疑的迹象。
The horse was baulking at the starting gate, making it hard for the jockey to race.
马匹在起跑门处犹豫不前，让骑师难以参赛。
She didn't baulk at the challenge, instead embracing it with enthusiasm.
对于这个挑战，她并未退缩，反而充满热情地接受。
The negotiators were baulking at the compromise offered by the other side.
谈判者对对方提出的妥协方案持保留态度。
The child was hesitant to baulk when crossing the busy street.
这孩子过马路时有些犹豫不决。
The farmer had to baulk his horse to keep it from running away.
农夫必须阻止他的马逃跑。
He was baulked in his plans by unforeseen circumstances.
他因未预见的情况而打乱了计划。
Don't let your fear baulk you from pursuing your dreams; take the leap.
不要让恐惧阻碍你追求梦想，勇敢向前。