take up the gauntlet
US /teɪk ʌp ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
UK /teɪk ʌp ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
成语
1.
接受挑战, 应战
to accept a challenge or a dare
示例:
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When his rival challenged him to a debate, he readily took up the gauntlet.
当他的对手向他发起辩论挑战时，他欣然接受了挑战。
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The company decided to take up the gauntlet and develop a new product to compete with the market leader.
该公司决定接受挑战，开发新产品以与市场领导者竞争。
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