balky /ˈbɔːkɪ/

• 1. 

  ADJ Someone or something that is balky does not behave or work the way you want them to. 固执的; 难以启动的 [美国英语] [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  Surgery to a balky ankle was required.

  脚踝受伤了，必须接受手术。

  例：

  ...balky kids.

  ...固执的孩子。