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throw down the gauntletidiom(threw, thrown)to invite sb to fight or compete with you发出挑战◆she has thrown down the gauntlet to the newspaper by accusing it of libel.她向那家报社发出挑战，控告他们诽谤。 opp take up the gauntlet ⓘ to take up the gauntlet is to accept sb's invitation to fight or compete. * take up the gauntlet 指接受挑战◆his republican rival may be expected to take up the gauntlet.据猜测，他的共和党竞争对手可能会接受挑战。 |