gauntlet
US /ˈɡɑːnt.lət/
UK /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
名词
1.
铁手套, 护手甲
a protective glove, typically of leather and steel, worn by a knight in armor
示例:
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The knight wore a steel gauntlet on his right hand.
骑士右手上戴着一副钢制手套。
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He threw down the gauntlet, challenging anyone to a duel.
他扔下手套，向任何人发起决斗。
2.
严峻考验, 挑战
a severe or difficult challenge or ordeal
示例:
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Running the marathon was a true gauntlet for him.
跑马拉松对他来说是一次真正的严峻考验。
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The new CEO had to run a gauntlet of difficult questions from the board.
新任首席执行官必须经受董事会一连串的难题。