balky是什么意思？

balky

英[ˈbɔ:lki] 美[ˈbɔki]

• adj. （人或机器）倔强的，不听使唤的；

例句

• Kaleri didn't believe the sound was from balky equipment ; rather It'seemed to originate from outside. 他认为那声音应该不是太空站机械运转不顺所引起, 比较像是由太空站外部传来的.
• More and more he admired Franklin Roosevelt's ability to drive this balky team. 他越来越钦佩弗兰克林·罗斯福驾驭这套总是停蹄不前的马车的本领.
• The balky engine sputtered and stopped. 不听使唤的发动机劈啪作响地停了下来。

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. stopping short and refusing to go on;
  "a balking""a balky mule""a balky customer"