| 词组 | challenge |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG CHALLENGE beard the lion in his den to face an adversary on the adversary's home ground.I went to the tax collector's office to beard the lion in his den.He said he hadn't wanted to come to my home, but it was better to beard the lion in his den. call someone's bluff to demand that someone prove a claim; to demonstrate that a person is or is not being deceptive.All right, I'll call your bluff Show me you can do it!Tom said, "I've got a gun here in my pocket, and I'll shoot if you come any closer!" "Go ahead," said Bill, calling his bluff. dare someone (to do something) to challenge someone to do something.Sally dared Jane to race her to the corner.You wouldn't do that, would you? I dare you. face someone down to overcome someone by being bold; to disconcert someone by displaying great confidence.The teacher faced the angry student down without saying anything.The mayor couldn't face down the entire city council. fly in the face of someone or something and fly in the teeth of someone or something to disregard, defy, or show disrespect for someone or something.John loves to fly in the face of tradition.Ann made it a practice to fly in the face of standard procedures.John finds great pleasure in flying in the teeth of his father. give one a run for one's money give one a challenge.That was some argument. Bill gave John a run for his money.Tom likes to play cards with Mary because she always gives him a run for his money. in defiance (of someone or something) against someone's will or against instructions; in bold resistance to someone or someone's orders.Jane spent the afternoon in the park in defiance of her mother's instructions.She did it in defiance of her mother.She has done a number of things in defiance lately. pit someone or something against someone or something to set someone or something in opposition to someone or something.The rules of the tournament pit their team against ours.John pitted Mary against Sally in the tennis match.In an interesting plowing match, Bill pitted himself against a small tractor. put someone to the test to test someone; to see what someone can achieve.I think I can jump that far, but no one has ever put me to the test.I’m going to put you to the test right now! struggle to the death a bitter struggle to the end or to death.The wolf and the elk fought in a struggle to the death.I had a terrible time getting my car started. It was a struggle to the death, but it finally started. take the wind out of someone's sails to challenge someone's boasting or arrogance. (Informal.)John was bragging about how much money he earned until he learned that most of us make more. That took the wind out of his sails,Learning that one has been totally wrong about something can really take the wind out of one's sails. throw down the gauntlet to challenge (someone) to an argument or (figurative) to combat.When Bob challenged my conclusions, he threw down the gauntlet. I was ready for an argument.Frowning at Bob is the same as throwing down the gauntlet. He loves to get into a fight about something. thrust and parry to enter into verbal combat [with someone]; to compete actively [with someone]. (From the sport of fencing. Fixed order.)I spent the entire afternoon thrusting and parrying with a committee of so-called experts in the field of insurance.I do not intend to stand here and thrust and parry with you over a simple matter like this. Let's get someone else's opinion. challenge the status quoTo behave or do something in a way contrary to that which is generally accepted or expected. I love this filmmaker, his movies really challenge the status quo! It can be risky, but challenging the status quo can be a great way to get ahead in business. challenge (one) on (something)To question one, perhaps aggressively, on a particular issue, statement, or viewpoint. I had to challenge him on that remark about sales because the budget report did not support it at all. That is a positively absurd statement, and I'm glad someone challenged her on it. Challenging someone on their political beliefs the first time you meet them is usually not the best idea. challenge (someone) to (something)To dare or provoke one to participate in something, such as a competition. I ushered Bob out the door as soon as that obnoxious guy challenged him to a fight. Jenna is really good at basketball, so don't challenge her to a game unless you're OK with losing! rise to the challengeTo discover or utilize the strength, determination, or skill necessary to accomplish some difficult task successfully. I know that you're nervous about taking on such a senior role in the company, but I'm totally confident that you'll rise to the challenge. The odds were against them, but the home team rose to the challenge and managed to win the championship. take up the challengeTo accept or attempt some particular test, fight, contest, etc., or answer an invitation or call to such. I knew it was going to be really hard doing a master's degree while working full time, but I was ready to take up the challenge. We need someone to manage our entire Pacific Northwest operation. What do you think—are you willing to take up the challenge? challenge someone on somethingto dispute someone's statement, remarks, or position. I think Fred is wrong, but I won't challenge him on his estimate. challenge someone to somethingto dare someone to do something; to invite someone to compete at something. I challenge you to a round of golf. Jerry challenged us to a debate of the issues. rise to the challengeFig. to accept a challenge. (Usually in reference to success with the challenge.) You can depend on Kelly to rise to the challenge. We were not able to rise to the challenge and we lost the contract. take up the challengeto respond to a challenge and do what the challenge asks. I am not prepared to take the challenge up. Dave took up the challenge without much urging. rise to the ocˈcasion/ˈchallengedo something successfully in a difficult situation, emergency, etc: When the lead singer became ill, Cathy had to take her place. Everyone thought she rose to the occasion magnificently.This company must be prepared to rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing market. |
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