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词组 pick up the gauntlet
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pick up the gauntletpick/take up the gauntlet
throw down the gauntlet - to invite someone to argue, fight, or compete with you.
He challenged me to a game of squash last week and I'm thinking I might just take up the gauntlet.

pick up the gauntlet

To accept or attempt a challenge or invitation, as to fight, argue, or compete. When it comes to civil rights issues, Mary is always eager to pick up the gauntlet. When the heavyweight champion boasted that nobody could beat him, no one expected this newcomer to pick up the gauntlet.

pick up the gauntlet

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take up the gauntlet

If you pick up the gauntlet or take up the gauntlet, you accept a challenge. Note: Gauntlets are long thick gloves which protect your hands, wrists, and forearms. Carlton, a key member of the team, was happy to pick up the gauntlet thrown down by his rival.
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