balk
US /bɑːlk/
UK /bɔːk/
동사
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보크, 투수의 반칙
(in baseball) an illegal motion by a pitcher that results in a penalty, typically advancing any runners on base
예시:
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The pitcher committed a balk, and the runner on first advanced to second.
투수가 보크를 범했고, 1루 주자는 2루로 진루했다.
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It was a clear balk, but the umpire missed it.
명백한 보크였지만 심판이 놓쳤다.
명사
주저, 망설임
a sudden unwillingness to continue with a task or plan
예시:
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He had a sudden balk at the last minute.
그는 마지막 순간에 갑자기 주저했다.