balking

The balking horse stood still in the middle of the trail, refusing to move forward.

用法提示：balking 作形容词，描述马匹停止不前、拒绝前进的状态。

The old car's balking engine made starting on cold mornings a challenge.

用法提示：balking 作为形容词修饰 engine，表示发动机因故障或阻滞而难以启动。

Despite the rider's commands, the balking pony would not take the jump.

用法提示：balking 作形容词，描述小马拒绝跳跃、停在原地不动的状态。