took up the gauntlet

• v. 应战(护卫)

took up the gauntlet的用法和样例：

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. The champion took up the gaunlet of the challenger.
   这位冠军向挑战者应战。
2. If they do so,we'll resolutely take up the challenge.
   如果他们这样做，我们就坚决应战。