balked

Last October the bank balked, alarmed that a $24m profit had turned into a $20m deficit.

去年10月，由于对2,400万美元的利润变成了2,000万的亏损感到担心，这家银行畏缩了。

His parents balked at the cost of the guitar he wanted.

他想要那个吉他,但他父母看到吉他的价格却踌躇不决.

He balked in his speech.

他忽然中断讲演.

The Major's persevering benevolence was not to be balked in this way.

少校的仁慈是坚决的,它不会因此就偃旗息鼓.

The horse balked at ( ie refused to jump ) the high hedge.

马在高高的树篱面前逡巡不前 ( 不愿跳越 ).

Some leaders balked at facing criminal charges without the guarantee of bail.

一些领导人面对刑事罪,担心得不到保释,就采取回避的态度.

I wanted to buy the dress, but I balked at the high price.

我本想买这件连衣裙, 但一看价钱太高就犹豫了.

He was balked as he handed the glasses to the Lieutenant.

他心灰意冷,把望远镜递给了副官.

He balked at doing his sister's work.

他不愿做他姐姐的工作.

But still he is a little balked at times.

但是他有时候总觉得有点懊丧.

However, it is understood Temasek's investment managers balked at the $ 7.55-a-share pricing.

但据悉, 每股7.55美元的定价让淡马锡投资经理止住了脚步.

Many people balked at this danger.

许多人看到这种危险便畏缩不前.

We are balked to do what we want to do.

有人阻止我们去做我们想做的事情.

This balked me a little.

这使我感到有些不愉快.

He was balked in his attempt.

他的企图遭到了挫折.