balky

1.a balky switch; a balky engine.

不易接通的开关；难以起动的发动机

2.The balky horse refused the jump.

马不前拒绝跳过去。

3.The balky engine sputtered and stopped.

不听使唤的发动机劈啪作响地停了下。

4.a balky horse; a balky client.See Synonyms at contrary

不前的马；固执的顾客参见 contrary

5.Even threats of indictment didn't loosen the tongue of the balky witness.

即使威胁要控告他也不能使这一不肯合作的证人说出一个字。