When the warden learned that several inmates were planning to escape, he took steps to balk their attempt.

监狱长得知几个犯人在策划越狱，他就采取措施阻碍他们的计划。

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The Palestinians were expected to welcome this and the Israelis to balk at it, claiming it smacked of "preconditions".

预测巴勒斯坦人会欢迎这项提议，但以色列人不同意，宣称这有点“前提条件”的意味。

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Anecdotal evidence suggests that, in some quarters at least, exporters are starting to balk and seeking to raise their own prices.

坊间证据显示，至少在某些领域，出口商已经开始犹豫不前，希望提高自己产品的价格。

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Indeed, many dealers agree and have begun to balk at making these massive investments automakers require.

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Travel agencies say consumers have started to balk at sky-high airfares and increasingly opt for cheaper destinations.

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A. in social sciences (which leads me to balk at and question Mike's true understanding of statistical research and analysis).

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